Plumstead Manor School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Mill Road London SE18 1QF |
| Phone | 02032603333 |
| Reference Number | 100183 |
Plumstead Manor School is currently rated as requiring improvement across several key areas. Leaders have set forth a vision for the school, but it has not yet been fully realized, particularly in Years 7 to 9 where pupils face challenges in maintaining engagement and achieving solid academic progress. While students in Years 10 and 11 exhibit more positive attitudes, the overall experience for younger pupils remains mixed, with concerns about attendance and behaviour. The sixth form, in contrast, performs well, offering a coherent curriculum that supports student achievement effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1454 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.17%
Girls: 50.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 56.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 125 | 113 | 238 |
| 8 | 143 | 124 | 267 |
| 9 | 110 | 125 | 235 |
| 10 | 124 | 113 | 237 |
| 11 | 120 | 114 | 234 |
| 12 | 51 | 67 | 118 |
| 13 | 42 | 83 | 125 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 27% |
| African | 16.6% |
| White, Other | 13.8% |
| Asian, Other | 9% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Caribbean | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- The school is a welcoming environment focused on pupil safety.
- Leaders promote equality and diversity effectively.
- Students in the sixth form achieve well through a coherent curriculum.
- There is effective support for pupils with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum ambition in Years 7 to 9 is not fully developed.
- Low expectations of pupil behaviour impact learning in Years 7 to 9.
- Many pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, have high levels of persistent absence.
- Teaching consistency and subject knowledge among staff is variable.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 33.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.91 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.76 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 77 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 36 | 8 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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South Rise Primary School
Brewery Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 7PX |
0.24 miles |
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Greenslade Primary School
Erindale, Plumstead Common, London, SE18 2QQ |
0.24 miles |
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Waterside School
Robert Street, London, SE18 7NB |
0.3 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School,Griffin Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QG |
0.34 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
St Margaret's Grove, Plumstead, London, SE18 7RL |
0.35 miles |
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Conway Primary School
Gallosson Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1QY |
0.36 miles |
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Timbercroft Primary School
Timbercroft Lane, Plumstead, London, SE18 2SG |
0.47 miles |
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Foxfield Primary School
Sandbach Place, London, SE18 7EX |
0.51 miles |
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Rockliffe Manor Primary School
Bassant Road, London, SE18 2NP |
0.52 miles |
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Bannockburn Primary School
Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1HE |
0.53 miles |
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Plumcroft Primary School
Plum Lane, Plumstead, Plumcroft Primary School, London, SE18 3HW |
0.55 miles |
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Nightingale Primary School
Bloomfield Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 7JJ |
0.58 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Crescent Road, London, SE18 7BN |
0.73 miles |
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Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
169 Eglinton Road, London, SE18 3SJ |
0.76 miles |
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Heronsgate Primary School
Whinchat Road, London, SE28 0EA |
0.77 miles |
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Eglinton Primary School
Paget Rise, London, SE18 3PY |
0.91 miles |
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St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Mottisfont Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9LY |
1.04 miles |
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Mulgrave Primary School
Rectory Place, Woolwich, London, SE18 5DL |
1.08 miles |
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Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road, London, SE2 0SX |
1.23 miles |
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East Wickham Primary Academy
Wickham Street, Welling, Kent, DA16 3BP |
1.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre
3 North Road, Block E, Plumstead, London, SE18 1BS |
0.71 miles |
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Willow Dene School
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0.74 miles |
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ADO River Valley School
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0.85 miles |
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Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
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1.14 miles |
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St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PX |
1.14 miles |
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Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
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1.15 miles |
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Pulse and Water College
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1.4 miles |
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Ark Greenwich Free School
403 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LH |
1.56 miles |
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Welling School
Elsa Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1LB |
1.64 miles |
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Charlton Park Academy
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1.65 miles |
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Harris Academy Falconwood
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1.74 miles |
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Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
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1.75 miles |
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Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT |
1.76 miles |
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Royal Greenwich Trust School
765 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE7 8LJ |
1.83 miles |
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Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd
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1.88 miles |
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London Design and Engineering UTC
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1.89 miles |
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Park View Academy
146-148 Parkview Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1SR |
1.99 miles |
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Bexley Grammar School
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2.07 miles |
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Leigh Academy Halley
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2.09 miles |
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Leigh Stationers' Academy
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2.15 miles |