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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 222 |
| Number of Pupils: | 183 |
| Number of Boys: | 88 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 22.40% | 41 |
| African | 20.80% | 38 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 19.70% | 36 |
| Other Mixed | 13.10% | 24 |
| Unclassified | 5.50% | 10 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.20% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 2.20% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.