Kingswood Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.

Kingswood Primary School currently has around 414 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 44.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 18.4%. white british pupils make up about 14% , followed by caribbean at 13.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RD
Website: www.ghf.london
Telephone: 02086703576
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Kelly Foster
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100574

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 506
Number of Pupils: 414
Number of Boys: 209
Number of Girls: 205

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 22% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African18.40%76
White British14.00%58
Caribbean13.30%55
Other Mixed12.10%50
Other Black11.10%46
Unclassified11.10%46
Other White7.20%30
White and Black Caribbean3.40%14
Other (any other ethnic group)3.40%14
Indian2.40%10
Pakistani1.00%4
Other Asian1.00%4
White and Asian0.70%3
White and Black African0.50%2
Irish0.20%1
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Above Average (1.3)
Writing: Average (-0.4)
Maths: Above Average (1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 963 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingswood Primary School
Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Norwood Park School
Gipsy Road , SE27 9TG
- not rated 557 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Elm Wood School
Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR
- not rated 624 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ
- not rated 719 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linton Grove , West Norwood SE27 0DZ
3out of 4 719 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS
- not rated 731 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Kingsdale Foundation School
Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ
4out of 4 768 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsdale Foundation School
Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ
- not rated 768 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Norwood School
Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY
3out of 4 838 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's College
Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL
- not rated 1,505 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 2,312 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Campus
Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP
- not rated 590 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park Campus Academy
Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP
- not rated 590 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fidelis College
147 Central Hill , SE19 1RT
- not rated 669 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hillcrest
101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY
- not rated 721 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School
Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT
- not rated 731 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.