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Rye Oak Primary School

Southwark, SE15 3PDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#6,803
of 13,686 nationally

About Rye Oak Primary School

Rye Oak Primary School in Southwark is a mixed state primary for ages 2 to 11, currently home to 262 pupils against a capacity of 420. That spare capacity is notable given the school’s high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 57.3%, well above the national average and a strong signal of the community it serves. Despite this, demand is robust. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 72 applications for 24 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3:1. All 23 first-preference applicants received offers, meaning that if you put Rye Oak first, your child is very likely to get in. The school also offers nursery provision, so families can start here from age two and stay through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhorlton Road, London, Southwark, SE15 3PD
HeadteacherRuth Sharp
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils262
Free School Meals (FSM)57.3%
School Capacity262 / 420 (62% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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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, 29 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosICT SuiteSensory RoomDining HallSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballGymnasticsDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaChess

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Rye Oak 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.