Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 2 Beatson Walk, London, Southwark, SE16 5ED |
| Headteacher | Casey Penn |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 104 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.0% |
| School Capacity | 104 / 210 (50% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
1373rd of 1,592
In London
50th 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
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
25
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
2 Beatson Walk, London
Southwark, SE16 5ED
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