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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Greenwich, SE18 7RLPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

51%

Capacity

215

Pupils

4.4x

Demand

About St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 215 pupils on roll, operating at 51% capacity.

Ofsted has rated St Margaret's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Sullivan, it falls under Greenwich local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10697th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 57 in Greenwich.

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 10 places, making it 4.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Margaret's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Margaret's Grove, London, Greenwich, SE18 7RL
HeadteacherAnna Sullivan
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)36.0%
School Capacity215 / 420 (51% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10697th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 78%

1455th of 1,592

In London

Top 91%

57th of 57

In Greenwich

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

8%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:72%
Higher:26%
Writing
Expected:68%
Higher:20%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:60%
Higher:14%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -7%

'22/23

57%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

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

Facilities

6
Art StudiosLibrarySensory RoomMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballAthleticsDanceRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

10

Applications

44

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio4.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

9 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

St Margaret's Church of England 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.

Contact Information

02088543924www.stmargaretce.greenwich.sch.uk

St Margaret's Grove, London

Greenwich, SE18 7RL

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St Margaret's Grove, London

Greenwich, SE18 7RL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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