Snowsfields Primary School, London
Snowsfields 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 July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 820th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below 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
Snowsfields Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Snowsfields Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Southwark and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 83% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Snowsfields Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Snowsfields Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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 Snowsfields Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Snowsfields Primary School are Tower Bridge Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); Grange Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 76% maths); Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough (0.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 96% maths); and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 97% maths).
Snowsfields Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Tower Bridge Primary SchoolGrange Primary SchoolSaint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the BoroughThe Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Who goes there
50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 43.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (23%), White British (23%) and other ethnic groups (20%).
In 2026, 55 pupils (30.6%) received SEN support and 20 (11.1%) 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.
Snowsfields Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 14 places, 14 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Snowsfields Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is London Bridge Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Staple Street (->e), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2318 crimes within a mile of the school, most often theft from the person, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Southwark (1438), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Snowsfields Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Snowsfields Primary School are St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (0.5 miles), Ark Globe Academy (0.5 miles), Haberdashers' Borough Academy (0.6 miles) and St Michael's Catholic College (0.7 miles).
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England SchoolArk Globe AcademyHaberdashers' Borough AcademySt Michael's Catholic College
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a caring, respectful environment where children feel happy and safe. The focus on reading is excellent, with regular shared reading and support for those who struggle. Your child will be encouraged to take on leadership roles and develop their talents through a range of clubs and activities.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are incredibly well-behaved and highly motivated in lessons
- Strong reading provision with trained staff and matched books helping all pupils develop fluency
- Well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge logically from early years through Year 6
- Outstanding personal development with many leadership roles (school councillors, digital leaders, sports leaders)
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through adapted teaching and work with external professionals
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, pupils struggle to remember key knowledge and vocabulary taught because there are not enough strategies to check what pupils know over time
- Teachers need better methods to identify gaps in pupils' learning so misconceptions can be corrected
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with all staff trained to recognize signs of need, quick reporting of concerns, and good partnerships with outside agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, photography club, French club, daily mile run, local mini marathon, e-safety assemblies, breakfast club
Snowsfields Primary School is a good school where pupils are encouraged to be their best and behave exceptionally well. The school prioritizes reading, has a well-structured curriculum, and provides outstanding personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
50.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 65% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
20.3
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Snowsfields Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Snowsfields Primary School.
- Magna Extended Schools at Snowfields Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- ClubsComplete at Grange Primary School680m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at Cathedral School720m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at Ark Globe Academy790m away · Not yet graded
- Camp Glide at Charles Dickens870m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Snowsfields 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
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Snowsfields Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Snowsfields 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
- 207
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 38
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 207 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 38 serious and 168 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
40 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.
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Your chances of a place at Snowsfields Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
170 pupils
210 places
40 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
41.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Snowsfields Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 14 places, 14 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
180
Total Pupils
89
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,135
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,984
Per pupil
£1552k
Total funding
£132k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
23.4%
Persistent absence
154
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 Snowsfields Primary School
What are SATs results like at Snowsfields Primary School?
Of the pupils at Snowsfields Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Snowsfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Snowsfields Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Snowsfields Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Snowsfields Primary School is oversubscribed, Southwark allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Snowsfields Primary School?
Snowsfields Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Snowsfields Primary School?
Classes at Snowsfields Primary School average 21.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Snowsfields Primary School?
Snowsfields Primary School has around 180 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Snowsfields Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Snowsfields Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 14 places, 14 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Snowsfields Primary School?
7.3% of sessions were missed at Snowsfields Primary School in 2024/25. 23.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Snowsfields Primary School?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming Snowsfields 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 Snowsfields 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 Snowfields Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Snowsfields Primary School's term dates?
Snowsfields 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 Snowsfields Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 207 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 38 serious and 168 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 40 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 Snowsfields Primary School?
Snowsfields Primary School is at Kirby Grove, London, SE1 3TD.
Sources: Southwark term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)