Heber Primary School, London
Heber Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 246th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Southwark (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heber Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Heber Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Southwark and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Heber Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Heber Primary School as their first choice and 264 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 23 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Heber Primary School are Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 92% maths); St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, 81% reading, 83% maths); Goodrich Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 72% maths); and Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School (0.6 miles, Outstanding).
Heber Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Harris Primary Academy East DulwichSt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolGoodrich Community Primary SchoolDulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
What parents say
220 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Heber Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 51 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is North Dulwich Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Goodrich Road, 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 455 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Southwark (1438).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Heber Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Heber Primary School are Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich (0.5 miles), The Charter School East Dulwich (0.5 miles), The Charter School North Dulwich (0.7 miles) and Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (0.9 miles).
Harris Boys' Academy East DulwichThe Charter School East DulwichThe Charter School North DulwichHarris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Southwark published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 321 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Heber Primary School is a welcoming community where pupils feel safe, respected, and excited to learn. The school combines excellent academic teaching with strong character development, ensuring all children - including those with additional needs - receive carefully tailored support. Parents consistently praise the school as a caring 'family' environment.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that prepares pupils extremely well for the next stage of education
- Excellent teaching of reading through a carefully planned phonics programme, with rapid progress for all pupils
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND, with parents very positive about the impact
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and above-average attendance rates
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities including sports, clubs, and educational visits
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff responsive to pupil concerns and the school creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Tower of London visits, local sports competitions, chess club, coding club, pupil-led clubs
Heber Primary School shows evidence of significant improvement across all areas since its last inspection in 2019. The school is highly ambitious in its curriculum, with pupils demonstrating excellent behaviour, strong learning outcomes, and a strong sense of community.
At a Glance
12.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
220 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Heber Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Heber Primary School.
- Magna Extended Schools at Heber SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Topmark Out of School Club St Anthony's370m away · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Dulwich630m away · Not yet graded
- Alleyn's Holiday Camp630m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Dulwich Holiday Camp (James Allen's Girls' School)870m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Dulwich930m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Heber Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Southwark. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Heber Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Heber Primary School is in Southwark; for families living there:
- Southwark's school travel policy: travel assistance policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 76
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 76 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 60 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Heber Primary School
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- Last distance offered for 2026 entry, from Southwark's own figures, and how your distance compares each year.
- Applications, first choices and offers at Heber Primary School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
- How many families in Southwark got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
405 pupils
420 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Southwark council
Places available
3,137
Applications
2,248
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school has improved significantly.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
447
Total Pupils
211
Boys
236
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,907
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,289
Per pupil
£2771k
Total funding
£86k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence
359
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Heber Primary School
What are SATs results like at Heber Primary School?
Of the pupils at Heber Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Heber Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heber Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2019, it was rated Good.
How close to Heber Primary School do you need to live?
Southwark published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at Heber Primary School on distance went to a family 321 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Heber Primary School?
Heber Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Heber Primary School?
Classes at Heber Primary School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Heber Primary School?
Heber Primary School has around 447 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Heber Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Heber Primary School in 2024/25. 7.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Heber Primary School?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming Heber Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Heber Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Magna Extended Schools at Heber School (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Heber Primary School's term dates?
Heber Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Southwark. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Heber Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 76 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 60 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heber Primary School?
Heber Primary School is at Heber Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9LA.
Sources: Southwark admissions booklet; Southwark term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)