St Peter's Catholic Primary School, London
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 654th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 Peter's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 75% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Peter's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St Peter's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 67 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Catholic Primary School are Foxfield Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 85% maths); Nightingale Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 97% maths); Mulgrave Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 80% maths); and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 82% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Peter's Catholic Primary School.
Foxfield Primary SchoolNightingale Primary SchoolMulgrave Primary SchoolSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brookhill Road / Connaught Estate (->n), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 857 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Peter's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter's Catholic Primary School are Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (0.4 miles), Plumstead Manor School (0.7 miles), Royal Greenwich Trust School (1.1 miles) and London Design and Engineering UTC (1.4 miles).
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through SchoolPlumstead Manor SchoolRoyal Greenwich Trust SchoolLondon Design and Engineering UTC
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Peter's is a welcoming school where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers are highly skilled at explaining concepts clearly and helping pupils remember what they learn - by Year 6, children are very well prepared for secondary school, especially in reading. The school functions as a supportive family community where pupils develop confidence through hands-on outdoor learning and take on real leadership responsibilities.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that exceeds national expectations with pupils achieving extremely highly
- Highly effective reading programme with well-trained staff and targeted catch-up sessions ensuring pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Excellent behaviour across the school with calm, orderly routines that pupils follow exceptionally well
- Strong subject knowledge from teachers who present information clearly, enabling pupils to build deep knowledge across subjects including art, music and design and technology
- Pupils take on meaningful leadership roles and contribute positively to school and community life
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders and staff prioritising pupil safety and creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir performances at local events, school trips, food bank and charity support, Prayer Garden project, Culture Week, citizenship and money management workshops, faith leaders, school council, house captains, eco warriors
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils are happy, friendly and enjoy coming to school in a calm and orderly environment. The school's mission statements and values run through all aspects of school life, with staff caring for pupils with kindness while maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour.
At a Glance
21.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Greenwich
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Peter's Catholic Primary School.
- Kumon Plumcroft Primary School300m away · Not yet graded
- AllKidsCan@Plumcroft Primary School300m away · Not yet graded
- Philip Training Centre420m away · Not yet graded
- Allkidscan @ Notre Dame Primary School780m away · Not yet graded
- Basecamp South Rise870m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Peter's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Peter's Catholic 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
- 159
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 22
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 159 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 22 serious and 135 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
35 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 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(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
116
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
23.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,012
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,451
Per pupil
£1448k
Total funding
£55k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence
185
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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Catholic 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Peter's Catholic Primary School average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 10.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's Catholic 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Peter's Catholic Primary School: Kumon Plumcroft Primary School (300m away, registered, not yet graded), AllKidsCan@Plumcroft Primary School (300m away, registered, not yet graded) and Philip Training Centre (420m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 159 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 22 serious and 135 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 35 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is at Crescent Road, London, SE18 7BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)