Located in London, Linton Mead 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.
Linton Mead Primary School currently has around 315 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.1% boys and 41.9% girls. Around 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 30.5%. white british pupils make up about 24.4% , followed by other white at 13%
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.
| Address: | Central Way, London, SE28 8DT |
| Website: | www.lintonmead.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083101902 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Sarah Critchell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100159 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 386 |
| Number of Pupils: | 315 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 132 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.7% | 8.2% |
| African | 30.50% | 96 |
| White British | 24.40% | 77 |
| Other White | 13.00% | 41 |
| Other Mixed | 8.90% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 16 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.50% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 2.20% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Mead Primary School Central Way , Thamesmead SE28 8DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | - not rated | 437 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barking Riverside School Rivergate Centre (Temp Address) , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.