Goose Green Primary and Nursery School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Goose Green excels at building strong foundations in reading and maths from Nursery onwards, with expert phonics teaching and careful number skills development. The school provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs and has made attendance a real priority through close tracking and tailored family support. Pupils thrive in a happy, respectful environment with high expectations for achievement across all subjects.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with expertly trained staff - pupils read fluently by end of Year 2
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge steadily, helping pupils retain and apply learning
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND using visual and hands-on resources
- Strong attendance tracking with tailored support for families, especially disadvantaged pupils
- Clear school values and routines creating a calm, focused learning environment
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum is not always delivered as intended, affecting how well pupils learn key knowledge
- Checks on pupils' understanding sometimes lack effectiveness, leaving gaps in knowledge that limit new learning
- Some teaching explanations lack clarity in subject content delivery
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, music lessons, sports activities, Pride Month celebrations, Black History Month activities, school council
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils feel safe and happy, with high expectations for learning across the curriculum.
At a Glance
45.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 72%. Maths has remained stable at around 69%. Writing has declined from 83% to 69%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
210 pupils
450 capacity
240 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,264
Applications
2,205
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Primary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.45214%
Overall absence
16.47727%
Persistent absence
176
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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