Gordon Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grangehill Road Eltham London SE9 1QG |
| Phone | 02088505486 |
| Reference Number | 100127 |
Gordon Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils develop strong friendships and engage actively in lessons. Notably, the school's commitment to music education stands out, allowing pupils to explore their talents and perform various instruments. However, there are still areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that all subjects are taught in accordance with leaders' curriculum designs and in maintaining consistent reading support for weaker readers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 430 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.44%
Girls: 52.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 2 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 6 | 19 | 36 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.7% |
| White, Other | 15.3% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on music education.
- Pupils develop positive friendships and engage well in lessons.
- Effective support for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) students.
- High expectations for attendance and its impact on achievement.
- Robust personal development program preparing pupils for modern life.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in some subjects.
- Lack of routine checks on pupils' understanding and skills development.
- Inconsistent support for weaker readers impacting their reading practice.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 2.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 77 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 0 |
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