Gordon Primary School
102%
Capacity
430
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Gordon Primary School
Gordon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 430 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gordon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jason Taylor, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8539th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 57 in Greenwich.
Gordon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 203 applications for 60 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gordon Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, Gordon 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Grangehill Road, London, Greenwich, SE9 1QG |
| Headteacher | Jason Taylor |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 430 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.8% |
| School Capacity | 430 / 420 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8539th of 13,686
Nationally
1305th of 1,592
In London
53rd of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
58%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
203
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grangehill Road, London
Greenwich, SE9 1QG
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