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Michael Faraday School

Southwark, SE17 2HRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#9,508
of 13,686 nationally

About Michael Faraday School

Michael Faraday School in Southwark is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11 that is currently running slightly over its official capacity, with 429 pupils against a cap of 420. That tight fit reflects genuine local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 113 applications for just 58 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of nearly two applicants per spot. 47 of those applications came from families listing it as their first preference, and 47 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that nearly every family who wanted it most got in. The school serves a notably diverse catchment, with 37.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average for primary schools, which sits around 23-24%. This is a genuinely comprehensive intake, and the school’s non-religious character means it doesn’t select on faith grounds, so the oversubscription is driven purely by local reputation and convenience.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPortland Street, Southwark, London, Southwark, SE17 2HR
HeadteacherRiana Gouws
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils429
Free School Meals (FSM)37.4%
School Capacity429 / 420 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersAthleticsNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: michaelfaradayschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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