Torridon 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.

Torridon Primary School currently has around 632 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 28.1% 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 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 20.9%. caribbean pupils make up about 14.1% , followed by african at 13.6%

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: Hazelbank Road, London, SE6 1TG
Website: www.torridonprimary.lewisham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02086972762
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Manda George
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100708

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 02/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 660
Number of Pupils: 632
Number of Boys: 315
Number of Girls: 317

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British20.90%132
Caribbean14.10%89
African13.60%86
Other White13.30%84
Other Asian9.00%57
White and Black Caribbean7.00%44
Other Mixed6.20%39
Pakistani3.60%23
Unclassified2.40%15
Indian1.70%11
White and Black African1.40%9
Other Black1.40%9
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%9
White and Asian1.30%8
Bangladeshi0.90%6
Chinese0.90%6
Irish0.80%5
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: Average (0.6)
Writing: Average (0.5)
Maths: Average (1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Torridon Junior School
Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Torridon Primary School
Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Forster Park Primary School
Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ
- not rated 544 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sandhurst Junior School
Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW
- not rated 783 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sandhurst Primary School
Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW
3out of 4 783 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
- not rated 733 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
2out of 4 770 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Catford School
Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB
- not rated 1,153 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
4out of 4 1,227 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
- not rated 1,227 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Taunton Road , SE12 8PD
3out of 4 2,375 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 2,482 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 2,482 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenvale School
Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF
4out of 4 590 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School
49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD
- not rated 934 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Woodlands School
Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD
3out of 4 934 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Young Women's Hub
Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU
- not rated 1,001 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE
3out of 4 1,203 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.