Plumcroft Primary School, London
Plumcroft 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 March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 390th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Plumcroft Primary School in detail
Plumcroft Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Following various development meetings within the school community we decided on two key drivers for improvement, namely; “Knowing Every Child” and “Universal High Expectations of All & Self “. In September 2014, the phrase “In Pursuit of Excellence” became the core guiding principle that we use to guide all our work to deliver on the two key drivers."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Plumcroft Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (82% in reading, 84% in maths).
Getting a place at Plumcroft Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 74 families put Plumcroft Primary School as their first choice and 185 named it as one of their preferences, for 80 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Plumcroft Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Plumcroft Primary School are Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles); St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 82% maths); Nightingale Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 97% maths); and Eglinton Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 82% maths).
Plumcroft Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Notre Dame Catholic Primary SchoolSt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolNightingale Primary SchoolEglinton Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 237 pupils (22.4%) received SEN support and 29 (2.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kirk Lane, 380 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Plumcroft Primary School issued 14 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Plumcroft Primary School are Plumstead Manor School (0.6 miles) and Ark Greenwich Free School (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a caring, nurturing environment where children are genuinely excited to learn. Teachers have expert subject knowledge and adapt lessons so all children succeed, including those needing extra support. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with rich enrichment activities - from working with local artists to learning musical instruments - that develops confident, curious learners.
Key Strengths
- Excellent curriculum planning with strong focus on building knowledge progressively and preparing pupils for next stages of learning
- Outstanding early reading and phonics teaching with consistent delivery across the school
- Strong subject knowledge from teachers who provide clear explanations and challenge deeper thinking
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, with adapted learning and targeted help
- Exceptional character development and enrichment opportunities including music, clubs, and community engagement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust systems to track vulnerable pupils, thorough staff training, and strong partnerships with external agencies to provide support.
Extracurricular Activities
International Week, whole-school events, visits and workshops, extra-curricular clubs, musical instrument lessons, choir performances at community events, eco-council
Plumcroft Primary School is a good school that shows strong evidence of improved performance and could be judged outstanding. Pupils are excited, happy, and thrive in a caring environment with a highly ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
29.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
28.9
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
30
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Plumcroft Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Plumcroft Primary School.
- Allkidscan @ Notre Dame Primary School640m away · Not yet graded
- Alpha Club@Eglinton Primary School670m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Plumcroft Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Plumcroft Primary School is in Greenwich; for families living there:
Apply to Greenwich for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 45
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 42 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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 Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
967 pupils
1,050 places
83 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 Greenwich council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,921
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
237
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
25.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,056
Total Pupils
521
Boys
535
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
56
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,398
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,360
Per pupil
£6921k
Total funding
£442k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
16.2%
Persistent absence
872
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
Plumcroft Primary School
Questions parents ask about Plumcroft Primary School
What are SATs results like at Plumcroft Primary School?
Of the pupils at Plumcroft Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Plumcroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Plumcroft Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Plumcroft Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Plumcroft Primary School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Plumcroft Primary School?
Plumcroft Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 1050 places.
How big are the classes at Plumcroft Primary School?
Classes at Plumcroft Primary School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Plumcroft Primary School?
Plumcroft Primary School has around 1056 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Plumcroft Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Plumcroft Primary School in 2024/25. 16.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Plumcroft Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Plumcroft 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 Plumcroft Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Plumcroft Primary School: Allkidscan @ Notre Dame Primary School (640m away, registered, not yet graded) and Alpha Club@Eglinton Primary School (670m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Plumcroft Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 42 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Plumcroft Primary School?
Plumcroft Primary School is at Plum Lane, Plumstead, London, SE18 3HW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)