Haimo Primary School

About Haimo Primary School

Haimo Primary School is a popular choice among Greenwich families, and the numbers tell a clear story. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 98 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.5. Of those, 26 families put it as their first preference, and 26 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who wanted it most got a place. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school has a nursery provision, which may help families settle in early, and the headteacher is Kathleen Barnes. With 374 pupils against a capacity of 420, there is some room, but competition for places is real. The most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 rated the school Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and the quality of education were all rated Good, and early years provision was also Good.

Academically, Haimo performs broadly in line with the local picture. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 65% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Greenwich local authority average of 71%. That places the school 42nd out of 57 primaries in the borough, in the top 50 tier nationally. Individual subject scores were solid: 78% met the expected standard in maths, 74% in reading, and 80% in writing. At the higher standard, 11% achieved across all three subjects, with maths leading at 30%. Average scaled scores were 106 in maths and 105 in reading. Progress measures were not available in the data, but the school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous one in 2013 also Good. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Wingfield Primary School, 1.5 km away.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment. Facilities include a sensory room, library, outdoor playground, playing fields, art studios, ICT suite, forest school and a chapel. Sports provision covers dance, tennis, cross country, cricket, football and gymnastics, and there are clubs for chess, coding, choir and gardening. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families looking for a state primary in Greenwich with strong parent demand, a Good Ofsted rating and a wide range of facilities and clubs, Haimo is a realistic and well-regarded option. The oversubscription ratio of 3.5 means it is worth applying early, but the first-preference offer rate is encouraging for those who really want it.

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