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Fossdene Primary School

Greenwich, SE7 7NQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3099 of 13,686 nationally

About Fossdene Primary School

Fossdene Primary School is a state primary in the London borough of Greenwich, a local authority with 62 primary schools where just 12 hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school sits 24th in the Greenwich rankings, placing it in the top 25 tier locally, and its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School, just 0.4 kilometres away. The top three peers in the borough by ranking score are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Eltham Church of England Primary School, and Our Lady of Grace again, all scoring 85 or above. Fossdene, with a ranking score of 73, is a solidly performing option in a competitive local landscape, and its position reflects a school that is well-regarded without being among the very highest scorers in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVictoria Way, London, Greenwich, SE7 7NQ
HeadteacherMaria Hill
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)36.7%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisSwimmingCricketDanceCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingGardeningFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: fossdene.greenwich.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fossdene Primary School

Fossdene Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.