Located in London, Albion Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Albion Primary School currently has around 434 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 40.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 20.7%. african pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by other white at 13.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Albion Street, London, SE16 7JD
Website: www.albionprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 02072373738
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Mr K Bardouille
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100774

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 434
Number of Boys: 227
Number of Girls: 207

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 16% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British20.70%90
African15.40%67
Other White13.80%60
Other (any other ethnic group)7.40%32
Caribbean6.70%29
Unclassified6.70%29
Other Mixed5.50%24
White and Asian4.40%19
Chinese4.10%18
White and Black African2.50%11
Pakistani2.50%11
White and Black Caribbean2.50%11
Other Black2.50%11
Other Asian2.30%10
Indian1.60%7
Bangladeshi0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.50%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Irish0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.6)
Writing: Average (0.8)
Maths: Above Average (2.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
69%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
71%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW
4out of 4 1,967 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Old Church Nursery School
Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ
- not rated 2,013 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clyde Nursery School.
Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH
3out of 4 2,330 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alice Model Nursery School
14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ
4out of 4 2,592 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Harry Roberts Nursery School
Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ
- not rated 2,746 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Albion Primary School
Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY
- not rated 598 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY
4out of 4 598 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Alfred Salter Primary School
Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP
3out of 4 612 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD
- not rated 768 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bacon's College
Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT
3out of 4 766 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bacon's College
Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT
- not rated 832 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Scott Lidgett School
Drummond Road , SE16 4EE
- not rated 905 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Charter School Bermondsey
Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE
3out of 4 920 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN
- not rated 1,197 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southwark College
Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE
- not rated 905 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New City College
Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF
- not rated 2,842 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,008 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
3out of 4 3,047 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
- not rated 3,047 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bermondsey School
Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS
- not rated 103 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bosco Centre College
Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS
- not rated 501 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bacon's College
Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT
- not rated 832 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cavendish School
Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA
- not rated 1,012 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School
3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD
- not rated 1,024 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.