Located in London, Snowsfields 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.

Snowsfields Primary School currently has around 183 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 49.7% 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 20.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 22.4%. african pupils make up about 20.8% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 19.7%

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: Kirby Grove, London, SE1 3TD
Website: www.thebridgesfederation.org.uk
Telephone: 02075259065
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Katherine Wooder
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100811

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 222
Number of Pupils: 183
Number of Boys: 88
Number of Girls: 95

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British22.40%41
African20.80%38
Other (any other ethnic group)19.70%36
Other Mixed13.10%24
Unclassified5.50%10
Other White3.80%7
White and Black Caribbean2.70%5
Indian2.70%5
Bangladeshi2.20%4
Caribbean2.20%4
Other Black1.60%3
White and Asian1.10%2
Other Asian1.10%2
Irish0.50%1
Pakistani0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%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: Well Above Average (3.9)
Writing: Average (2.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
87%
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
110.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
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 1,048 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 2,463 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY
3out of 4 2,556 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
- not rated 2,979 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Snowsfields Primary School
Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tower Bridge Primary School
Fair Street , SE1 2AE
- not rated 519 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Grange Primary School
Webb Street , SE1 4RP
- not rated 668 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ
3out of 4 670 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG
4out of 4 781 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
New Kent Road , SE1 4AN
3out of 4 877 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
- not rated 889 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX
3out of 4 1,080 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN
- not rated 1,214 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN
- not rated 1,214 yd Voluntary aided school 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 1,755 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morley College London
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 2,022 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 2,223 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 2,565 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 2,764 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 4 889 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre
Porlock Street , SE1 3RY
- not rated 308 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beormund Primary School
Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS
4out of 4 360 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Christian School
40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU
- not rated 602 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Chrysolyte Independent Christian School
Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH
- not rated 641 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Highway Christian School
Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA
- not rated 689 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.