South Rise Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
South Rise is an aspirational school where staff have very high expectations of behaviour and achievement, and pupils rise to meet them. The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, with reading at its heart and strong subject knowledge from teachers. The school has worked hard to ensure disadvantaged pupils achieve well, and all pupils - including those with SEND - benefit from expertly tailored support and adaptations that help them succeed.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour with pupils supporting each other and disruptions to learning being very rare
- Highly engaging and ambitious curriculum that is well-structured and carefully sequenced
- Strong progress for disadvantaged pupils through astute and timely support, including those joining mid-year
- Reading at the heart of the curriculum with well-trained staff and careful phonics delivery
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND who develop resilience and access the same curriculum as peers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga club, choir, mathematics problem-solving club, visits to London museums and theatres (including Cutty Sark), visits to places of worship, school council, travel ambassadors, digital leaders
South Rise Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the local community where staff know pupils and families extremely well. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
41.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
69 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 81%. Maths has improved from 75% to 82%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
24.6
Infant (KS1)
24.9
KS2
19
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
508 pupils
630 capacity
122 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Greenwich
Places available
3,574
Applications
2,841
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Greenwich (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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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
5.32526%
Overall absence
15.9751%
Persistent absence
482
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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