Windrush Thamesmead Primary School, London
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, part of Endeavour Partnership Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. 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 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 70% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Windrush Thamesmead Primary School as their first choice and 98 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Windrush Thamesmead Primary School are St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths); Hawksmoor School (0.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 79% maths); Jubilee Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths); and Linton Mead Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 76% maths).
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolHawksmoor SchoolJubilee Primary SchoolLinton Mead Primary School
The trust
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Endeavour Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
52.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 40.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (48%), White British (21%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 74 pupils (31.2%) received SEN support and 19 (8%) 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
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School had 14 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 Abbey Wood Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Titmuss Avenue, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Windrush Thamesmead Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Windrush Thamesmead Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 5.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Windrush Thamesmead Primary School are Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (0.3 miles), Woolwich Polytechnic School (0.3 miles), St Paul's Academy (0.8 miles) and Harris Garrard Academy (0.9 miles).
Woolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsWoolwich Polytechnic SchoolSt Paul's AcademyHarris Garrard Academy
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
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Across both sites, pupils enjoy coming to this school. The motto of 'Unlocking the potential of every child' is shared throughout the school. Across subjects, pupils achieve exceptionally well.
Pupils generally show respect towards each other and their teachers. They actively listen during discussions and respond thoughtfully, fostering a positive and purposeful classroom atmosphere. Pupils get along well with others. However, in a few instances, pupils feel that the language used by some of their peers is not as kind and respectful as it could be. The school is taking swift and effective actions to address this.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils receive a broad and highly ambitious curriculum. Leaders have carefully considered how to sequence this curriculum over time so that pupils' learning is fully embedded. Pupils build on this knowledge confidently. Because of this, pupils achieve highly across the curriculum.
Attendance is strong. The school promotes the message that any time away from school can lead to missing out important aspects of learning. Pupils understand that every day is a learning day. They have a thirst for learning new things and connecting this with what they have already been taught. For example, in history, pupils learn about ancient Mesopotamia, including how the understanding of time and days of the week were created. They use this information to make links to their own lives and those of people who lived in ancient Egypt, drawing comparisons between the two civilizations and our own time. Leaders' careful attention to the curriculum ensures that pupils are making excellent progress and are very well prepared for their next stage of education.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
Rated Good for
Behaviour & attitudes.
At a Glance
52.3%
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 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 70% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
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 Windrush Thamesmead Primary School.
- Kids Festival Creative Zone - Breakfast and Afterschool Club170m away · Not yet graded
- SmileyArk Kids Jubilee Community Centre440m away · Not yet graded
- Basecamp De Lucy910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Windrush Thamesmead Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Windrush Thamesmead 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
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 27 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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
Your chances of a place at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
203 pupils
210 places
7 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
74
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
39.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
237
Total Pupils
110
Boys
127
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,447
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,420
Per pupil
£1757k
Total funding
£167k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
180
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
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School
Questions parents ask about Windrush Thamesmead Primary School
What are SATs results like at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
Of the pupils at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is Windrush Thamesmead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Windrush Thamesmead 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 Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
Classes at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School has around 237 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Windrush Thamesmead Primary School in 2024/25. 7.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Windrush Thamesmead 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 Windrush Thamesmead Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Windrush Thamesmead Primary School: Kids Festival Creative Zone - Breakfast and Afterschool Club (170m away, registered, not yet graded), SmileyArk Kids Jubilee Community Centre (440m away, registered, not yet graded) and Basecamp De Lucy (910m 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 Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 27 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Windrush Thamesmead Primary School?
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School is at 2 Bentham Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)