Eltham Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
446
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Eltham Church of England Primary School
Eltham 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 446 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Eltham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maryanne Boon, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 610th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 57 in Greenwich.
Eltham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 193 applications for 57 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eltham Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Football, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, Eltham 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 | Roper Street, London, Greenwich, SE9 1TR |
| Headteacher | Maryanne Boon |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 446 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.0% |
| School Capacity | 446 / 446 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
610th of 13,686
Nationally
140th of 1,592
In London
2nd of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
86%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
193
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Roper Street, London
Greenwich, SE9 1TR
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