Located in London, Bannockburn Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Bannockburn Primary School currently has around 880 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 15.6% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 21.8%. other asian pupils make up about 21.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1HE |
| Website: | www.bannockburnprimaryschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 02088542169 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Ford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150068 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 892 |
| Number of Pupils: | 880 |
| Number of Boys: | 429 |
| Number of Girls: | 451 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| African | 21.80% | 192 |
| Other Asian | 21.80% | 192 |
| White British | 9.20% | 81 |
| Indian | 9.10% | 80 |
| Pakistani | 7.70% | 68 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 62 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 30 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 24 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 24 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.40% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 17 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Junior School Gallosson Road , Plumstead High Street SE18 1QY | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Infant School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield School Church Manor Way , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Negus Sixth Form Centre Plumstead Manor School , Old Mill Road SE18 1QF | - not rated | 929 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.