Redriff Primary, City of London Academy

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.

Academically, Redriff is one of the strongest primaries in Southwark. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 87% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the local authority average of 68%. The school ranks 6th out of 60 primaries in Southwark, placing it in the top 10% locally, and nationally it sits in the top 4% of all primaries. Looking at individual subjects, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and maths, with average scores of 111 and 110 respectively. At the higher standard, 70% achieved that level in reading, 50% in maths and 46% in writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, awarded Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a consistent track record, as the school also held an Outstanding rating in its previous inspection in 2011.

The school offers a strong set of facilities, including a library, art studios, a sensory room, a sports hall, ICT suite and even a chapel. Sports on offer include football, swimming, cricket, tennis, athletics and gymnastics, while clubs range from book club and drama to choir and eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, Redriff has a broad range of SEND provisions, including support for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder — plus a resourced provision. The school is non-religious, with no faith character, and is mixed gender for ages 3 to 11. Given its outstanding Ofsted rating, strong exam results and high demand, this is a school that suits families who are prepared to apply early and compete for a place, particularly those living within a reasonable distance of the school in Southwark.

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