Snowsfields Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Snowsfields Primary School excels at supporting all pupils to make good progress, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special needs. Teachers create engaging lessons with clear targets so pupils understand what they need to achieve and how to improve. The school has built a calm, respectful atmosphere where pupils are proud to attend and take active roles in school life.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress from low starting points, especially in reading where they reach above-average levels by Year 6
- Teaching is good and increasingly outstanding, with teachers setting demanding activities and providing helpful feedback
- Excellent support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, who achieve well including those in the specialist Rainbow class
- Pupils' behaviour, attitudes and respect for each other are good, creating a purposeful and positive school atmosphere
- Strong leadership focused on continuous improvement has successfully raised standards in reading, writing and mathematics
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils need more opportunities to write at length and develop higher-quality handwriting to reach the highest levels
- Teachers do not always check pupils' spelling mistakes or verify responses when errors are highlighted
- Pupils do not develop grammar and sentence structures sufficiently in lower key stages
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff managing behaviour consistently and pupils understanding risks including internet safety and different types of bullying.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, homework club, reading partners from local businesses, school council, Eco council, digital leaders, online lunchtime club, playground buddies
Snowsfields Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress and achieve well, reaching standards in line with or ahead of most 11-year-olds by the end of Year 6. The school has improved from its previous satisfactory rating through stronger teaching and effective support for pupils with different needs.
At a Glance
52.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 74%. Maths has declined from 79% to 70%. Writing has declined from 79% to 65%.
Class Sizes
20.3
Avg class size
22.3
Infant (KS1)
22.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
180 pupils
222 capacity
42 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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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(110)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2507%
Overall absence
23.37662%
Persistent absence
154
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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