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Redriff Primary, City of London Academy

Southwark, SE16 5LQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
89 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#527 of 13,686 nationally

About Redriff Primary, City of London Academy

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy is a state primary in Southwark that is clearly in high demand. With 478 pupils on roll against a capacity of 470, the school is operating slightly above its official limit, and the numbers confirm just how sought-after it is. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 184 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.07. Of those, 89 families put it as their first preference, and all 60 first-preference offers went out — meaning that even if you really want a place, it is far from guaranteed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools and reflects the diverse, inner-London community the school serves. The school also offers nursery provision, so families can get their foot in the door early.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSalter Road, London, Southwark, SE16 5LQ
HeadteacherJoanna James
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils478
Free School Meals (FSM)22.8%
School Capacity478 / 470 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballSwimmingCricketDanceTennisAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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Redriff Primary, City of London Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.