Boxgrove Primary School, based in Greenwich, provides primary education, 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.

Boxgrove Primary School currently has around 404 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.4% boys and 43.6% girls. Around 44.5% 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 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 28.7%. white british pupils make up about 23.8% , followed by other white at 11.4%

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: Boxgrove Road, Greenwich, SE2 9JP
Website: https://www.boxgrove.compassps.uk
Telephone: 02083101912
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Greenwich
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Laura Sonnenberg
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149684

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/03/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 472
Number of Pupils: 404
Number of Boys: 228
Number of Girls: 176

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African28.70%116
White British23.80%96
Other White11.40%46
White and Black Caribbean4.70%19
Other Asian4.20%17
Other Black4.20%17
Other (any other ethnic group)3.20%13
Gypsy/Roma3.20%13
Chinese2.70%11
Other Mixed2.50%10
Caribbean2.50%10
Indian2.00%8
Bangladeshi2.00%8
Pakistani1.50%6
White and Black African1.20%5
Unclassified1.20%5
White and Asian1.00%4
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX
3out of 4 905 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bedonwell Nursery School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
- not rated 2,065 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Abbey Primary School
Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA
- not rated 541 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
De Lucy Primary School
Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD
3out of 4 545 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Southlake Primary School
Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB
- not rated 745 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbey Wood School
Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ
- not rated 704 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX
2out of 4 866 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thamesmead Community College
Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW
- not rated 1,326 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF
3out of 4 1,357 yd Free schools No Girls More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT
3out of 4 1,405 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School

16 plus

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 2,891 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW
3out of 4 1,326 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Business Academy Bexley
Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW
- not rated 1,326 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pulse and Water College
138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT
- not rated 426 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Pathways Short Stay School
Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA
- not rated 541 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Beeches Primary Centre
Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA
- not rated 541 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horizons Academy Bexley
Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA
3out of 4 541 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd
Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL
- not rated 582 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.