Plumcroft Primary School
97%
Capacity
1,019
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Plumcroft Primary School
Plumcroft Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 1,019 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 1,050 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Plumcroft Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Slade, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3631st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 57 in Greenwich.
Plumcroft Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 338 applications for 143 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 139 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Plumcroft Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, Plumcroft 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Plum Lane, Plumcroft Primary School, London, Greenwich, SE18 3HW |
| Headteacher | Richard Slade |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 1,019 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,019 / 1,050 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3631st of 13,686
Nationally
731st of 1,592
In London
30th of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
72%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed143
338
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
139 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Plum Lane, Plumcroft Primary School, London
Greenwich, SE18 3HW
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