Redriff Primary, City of London Academy, London

In its own words: "Redriff Primary, City of London Academy was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2023, judged to be Outstanding in all areas. Ofsted says: Pupils are happy at this school. Pupils enjoy an exciting curriculum which embraces the heritage of the community. For example, pupils get to learn about the importance of the Docklands through London’s history."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Redriff Primary. I hope it can give you a flavour of our outstanding academy, but we would be very happy for you to visit; our children are our best ambassadors and would love to show you around. For over one hundred years it has been our privilege to serve the local community in this part of Rotherhithe."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, choir and debating.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 10am, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Southwark and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (91% in reading, 91% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 94 families put Redriff Primary, City of London Academy as their first choice and 195 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 39 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Redriff Primary, City of London Academy are St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); Alfred Salter Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Seven Mills Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 66% maths).

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy is one of 12 schools run by City of London Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 80% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

64% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (20%), Mixed (19%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 57 pupils (12.5%) received SEN support and 33 (7.2%) 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.

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 22 places, 23 pupils on roll.

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy had 28 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Canada Water Station, about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Russia Dock Road (->n), 130 metres away.

In 2024/25, Redriff Primary, City of London Academy issued 14 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.