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Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Southwark, SE16 5EDPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

50%

Capacity

104

Pupils

6.3x

Demand

About Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 104 pupils on roll, operating at 50% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Casey Penn, 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 9468th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 60 in Southwark.

Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 4 places, making it 6.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.

Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Drama and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address2 Beatson Walk, London, Southwark, SE16 5ED
HeadteacherCasey Penn
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils104
Free School Meals (FSM)52.0%
School Capacity104 / 210 (50% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)

9468th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 69%

1373rd of 1,592

In London

Top 86%

50th of 60

In Southwark

Top 83%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

55%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:82%
Higher:27%
Writing
Expected:64%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 98
Expected:73%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -8%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

55%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubDramaChoirEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

4

Applications

25

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio6.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

4 families put this school as their 1st choice (16% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE 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.

Contact Information

02072372654www.peterhillsschool.co.uk

2 Beatson Walk, London

Southwark, SE16 5ED

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2 Beatson Walk, London

Southwark, SE16 5ED

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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