Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
227
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Biney, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4734th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 57 in Greenwich.
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 21 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hoveton Road, London, Greenwich, SE28 8LW |
| Headteacher | Sarah Biney |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 236 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Apr 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4734th of 13,686
Nationally
871st of 1,592
In London
34th of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hoveton Road, London
Greenwich, SE28 8LW
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