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Robert Browning Primary School

Southwark, SE17 1DQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2026
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#8,049
of 13,686 nationally

About Robert Browning Primary School

If you're a parent in Southwark weighing up Robert Browning Primary School, the first thing you'll notice is how sought-after it is. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 30 applications for just 9 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.33. All 9 of those places went to first-preference families, which suggests that those who really want a spot here tend to get one, but competition is stiff. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it's led by headteacher Katherine Wooder. With 191 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, there's some breathing room in the classrooms, but the high demand shows it's a popular choice locally. Ofsted last inspected in 2021 and rated the school Good across the board — behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision all scored 2 (Good). That's a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2017, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKing and Queen Street, London, Southwark, SE17 1DQ
HeadteacherKatherine Wooder
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils191
Free School Meals (FSM)51.9%
School Capacity191 / 236 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallLibraryMusic RoomsSports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersTennisCross CountryCricketGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: thebridgesfederation.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robert Browning Primary School

Robert Browning 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.