St Peter's Church of England Primary School, London
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. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 351st-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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 Southwark (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Peter's Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Southwark and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 53% 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 Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put St Peter's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Church of England Primary School are Robert Browning Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 57% reading, 46% maths); Michael Faraday School (0.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths); St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); and John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 78% maths).
St Peter's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Robert Browning Primary SchoolMichael Faraday SchoolSt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolJohn Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Who goes there
47.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 18 pupils (13.4%) received SEN support and 11 (8.2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Kennington Station, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westmoreland Road, 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Peter's Church of England Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter's Church of England Primary School are South Bank University Academy (0.2 miles), Ark Walworth Academy (0.6 miles), Ark All Saints Academy (0.6 miles) and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (0.6 miles).
South Bank University AcademyArk Walworth AcademyArk All Saints AcademySt Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
47.8%
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 improved from 67% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 53% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 33% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
22.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Peter's Church of England Primary School.
- Walworth After-School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Learners London Childcare Limited480m away · Not yet graded
- The Lighthouse Club at St. John's560m away · Not yet graded
- CASP@John Ruskin School600m away · Not yet graded
- Bethwin Road Playground670m away · Not yet graded
- Burgess Sports770m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Southwark's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Peter's Church of England 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
- 194
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 40
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 194 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 40 serious and 154 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
33 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
131 pupils
210 places
79 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(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
21.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
134
Total Pupils
69
Boys
65
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,453
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,380
Per pupil
£1252k
Total funding
£108k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
16.3%
Persistent absence
129
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 Peter's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Church of England 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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Peter's Church of England Primary School average 22.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School has around 134 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Walworth After-School Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 194 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 40 serious and 154 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 33 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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is at Liverpool Grove, Walworth, London, SE17 2HH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)