South Rise Primary School

About South Rise Primary School

South Rise Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in Greenwich when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 64% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is seven percentage points below the local authority average of 71% for primary schools, placing it 44th out of 62 schools in the borough. The gap is most noticeable in maths, where 75% hit the expected mark compared with a typical Greenwich school, and in reading, where 71% did so. Where the school does stand out is in the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in writing, at 23%, which is a solid result. The school also has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 41.4%, which provides important context for these headline figures.

Academically, the picture is one of steady improvement under headteacher Katie Cutajar. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. That marks a significant turnaround from the previous inspection, where the school was rated Requires Improvement. The ungraded inspection noted that the school had improved significantly. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, average scores were 105 in maths and 104 in reading, both slightly above the national average of 100. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in maths was 22%, and in reading 16%. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 86% of respondents would recommend the school, and 97% agreed or strongly agreed that their child does well there.

The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 114 applications for 42 places in the 2025/26 intake, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.71. All 41 first-preference applicants were offered a place. South Rise has a nursery provision and caters for children from age 3 to 11. Facilities include a forest school, gymnasium, playing fields and a library, and the school offers a range of clubs including choir, film club and drama. For SEND, the school lists support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs, among others. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Foxfield Primary School, 0.6 km away. This is a school that suits families looking for a large, improving primary with strong leadership and a broad range of activities, set in a diverse community.

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