Michael Faraday School
102%
Capacity
429
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Michael Faraday School
Michael Faraday School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 429 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Michael Faraday School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Riana Gouws, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9508th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 60 in Southwark.
Michael Faraday School is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 58 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
Michael Faraday School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Michael Faraday School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, Michael Faraday 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 | Portland Street, Southwark, London, Southwark, SE17 2HR |
| Headteacher | Riana Gouws |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 429 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.4% |
| School Capacity | 429 / 420 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9508th of 13,686
Nationally
1374th of 1,592
In London
51st of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
55%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
113
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Portland Street, Southwark, London
Southwark, SE17 2HR
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