St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School, London
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, ended in a report card: 2 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2012. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 802nd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted report card
- 2 of 7 areas strong or better
- 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
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 6 May 2026 inspection grades St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School on 7 areas: 2 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders foster an inclusive school culture that is central to the work of the school."
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders are determined that pupils will develop the skills that they need to be successful in life and contribute positively to society."
Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils' attainment in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6 is in line with national averages."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils find the school a happy and safe place to be."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed a curriculum that is well sequenced to build knowledge over time."
Early years - Expected standard. "The early years curriculum is designed to equip children with the essential skills and knowledge that they require for future success."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have developed a shared vision of high ambition for pupils at the school."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to embed improvements to phonics teaching to further develop pupils' accuracy and fluency, so that pupils are supported to become confident, fluent readers and phonics attainment in published outcomes is improved"; "Leaders should further enhance and develop interactions between children and adults in the early years to ensure that these are of a consistently high quality and focus on further developing children's language and communication skills"; "Leaders should further develop the use of systematic retrieval practice in the curriculum beyond English and mathematics to further support pupils' retention of key knowledge over time".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School in its own words
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Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, multi-sports, cooking and debating.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 70% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School are James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths); Meridian Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 82% maths); Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 91% maths); and Tidemill Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School.
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the DeafMeridian Primary SchoolCanary Wharf Primary, East FerryTidemill Academy
Who goes there
43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 27.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (48%), Mixed (18%) and White British (10%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (17.5%) received SEN support and 6 (3%) 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.
Staffing
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) DLR Station, about 100 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich, 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 871 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School are George Green's School (0.5 miles), St Ursula's Convent School (0.5 miles), Addey and Stanhope School (0.8 miles) and The John Roan School (0.9 miles).
George Green's SchoolSt Ursula's Convent SchoolAddey and Stanhope SchoolThe John Roan School
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- InclusionStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Pupils enjoy coming to this school because they feel safe and valued. Pupils know they are part of a warm, inclusive school. Children in the early years settle and flourish quickly. Pupils build trusting relationships with staff who care for them and know them well. Pupils feel a positive sense of belonging through the school's continuous community work. Many pupils attend regularly. Leaders have created clear routines and purposeful, inviting learning environments, enabling pupils to be involved, connected and confident learners. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included in lessons and benefit from support carefully matched to their needs, helping them thrive. Pupils behave very well in lessons. They enjoy their lessons because they are engaging and their teachers offer support when needed. Reading is a particular joy. Pupils speak enthusiastically about reading. They enjoy reading in class and appreciate the school's mini outdoor library. Typically, pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education. Pupils play pleasantly together. They enjoy working in team games and expressive art at social times. Bullying is rare and would be dealt with quickly. Pupils explained that their leadership roles help them to understand responsibility. The school encourages pupils to be dedicated citizens, both locally and globally. This is demonstrated through the school council and 'eco leaders', who participate in litter picking and recycling every day. They value opportunities to take action on issues that matter to them. Pupils take part in a wide range of experiences that broaden their understanding of the world. Careers days and competitions are a favourite of the pupils. They enjoy trips, visitors and enrichment activities, such as the River Thames Clipper, and attending concerts at the Royal Albert Hall or the Festival Hall, museum visits, the beach and city farms.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should continue to embed improvements to phonics teaching to further develop pupils' accuracy and fluency, so that pupils are supported to become confident, fluent readers and phonics attainment in published outcomes is improved.
- Leaders should further enhance and develop interactions between children and adults in the early years to ensure that these are of a consistently high quality and focus on further developing children's language and communication skills.
- Leaders should further develop the use of systematic retrieval practice in the curriculum beyond English and mathematics to further support pupils' retention of key knowledge over time.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 6 May 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making every child feel included and supported. Teachers know their pupils well and adapt lessons so that all learners, including those with additional needs, can access learning alongside their peers. The school provides a wonderful range of enriching activities - from the community garden to trips to the Cutty Sark - that develop pupils' character and prepare them exceptionally well for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, feel valued and achieve well from their starting points
- Strong personal development and wellbeing programme with excellent opportunities for enrichment and character building
- Effective safeguarding with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge over time and helps pupils make connections across topics
- Supportive school environment with improved attendance, particularly among previously absent pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Published phonics outcomes remain below national averages, though teaching improvements are taking effect
- Recall and retention of prior learning is not yet consistently embedded across wider subject areas beyond English and mathematics
- Staff interactions in early years do not always promote children's vocabulary development as effectively as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council voting day, clubs, educational trips including visits to the Cutty Sark, community garden, career days with external professionals, outdoor learning environment
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a warm, inclusive school where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have created a culture of high ambition with strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.
At a Glance
43.0%
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 remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School.
- Bree's Little Stars After School Club Randall Place230m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Greenwich Study Centre570m away · Not yet graded
- Bree's Little Stars Afterschool Club - James Wolfe590m away · Not yet graded
- Link Chinese Limited James Wolfe590m away · Not yet graded
- Park View Outdoor Play600m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Invicta Deptford SE8840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England 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
- 132
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 132 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 112 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
26 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.
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Your chances of a place at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
189 pupils
210 places
21 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
200
Total Pupils
82
Boys
118
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
14.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,698
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,423
Per pupil
£1605k
Total funding
£130k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.0%
Persistent absence
176
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
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England 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 St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School average 21.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School has around 200 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England 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 St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School: Bree's Little Stars After School Club Randall Place (230m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon Greenwich Study Centre (570m away, registered, not yet graded) and Bree's Little Stars Afterschool Club - James Wolfe (590m 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 St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 132 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 112 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 26 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 St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School is at Creek Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9RB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)