Adamsrill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Adamsrill Road Sydenham London SE26 4AQ |
| Phone | 02086998548 |
| Reference Number | 100671 |
Adamsrill Primary School continues to perform well, effectively maintaining the standards established during its previous inspection. The inclusive environment fosters a love for learning, where pupils feel safe and display respectful behavior towards one another. The school has a strong emphasis on high expectations and has implemented a well-structured curriculum that allows pupils to retain knowledge over time. The school's efforts in encouraging pupils to aim high have resulted in notable achievements, particularly in writing, where students perform at levels exceeding national averages. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement, particularly in addressing pupils' misconceptions during lessons. While the curriculum and teaching strategies are generally effective, there are instances where misunderstandings are not adequately resolved, potentially hindering deeper learning. Nonetheless, the school is well-supported by leaders and governors who are dedicated to continuous improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 402 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.25%
Girls: 50.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 3 | 28 | 22 | 50 |
| 4 | 19 | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
| 6 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 34.6% |
| White, Other | 14.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.5% |
| Caribbean | 7.7% |
| African | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 06 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are excited about their learning and feel safe at school.
- The behaviour policy is applied fairly and consistently, leading to very good pupil behaviour.
- The curriculum is well thought out and allows pupils to revisit learning to enhance retention.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and learn the curriculum successfully.
- The school works well with families to improve attendance, which is generally high.
- Pupils are well-prepared for modern Britain with a range of activities promoting diversity and safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently address pupils' misconceptions, leading to some persistent misunderstandings.
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 | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Champion Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4HH |
0.13 miles |
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Haseltine Primary School
Haseltine Road, Bell Green, Lower Sydenham, London, SE26 5AD |
0.28 miles |
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
208 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SE |
0.31 miles |
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Perrymount Primary School
Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2PX |
0.48 miles |
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Kilmorie Primary School
Kilmorie Road, London, SE23 2SP |
0.55 miles |
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
The Peak, Sydenham, London, SE26 4LJ |
0.59 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary School
Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE |
0.65 miles |
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Alexandra Junior School
Cator Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5DS |
0.71 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3HZ |
0.73 miles |
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Elfrida Primary School
Elfrida Crescent, Bellingham, London, SE6 3EN |
0.78 miles |
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Athelney Primary School
Athelney Street, London, SE6 3LD |
0.78 miles |
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Rathfern Primary School
Rathfern Road, Catford, London, SE6 4NL |
0.81 miles |
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Dalmain Primary School
Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1AS |
0.88 miles |
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Watergate School
Lushington Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3WG |
0.92 miles |
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Kelvin Grove Primary School
Kelvin Grove, London, SE26 6BB |
0.93 miles |
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St William of York Catholic Primary School
Brockley Park, Forest Hill, St. William of York School, London, SE23 1PS |
0.93 miles |
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Eliot Bank Primary School
Thorpewood Avenue, Sydenham, London, SE26 4BU |
0.98 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Dunfield Road, London, SE6 3RD |
1.17 miles |
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Horniman Primary School
Horniman Drive, London, SE23 3BP |
1.18 miles |
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Worsley Bridge Primary School
Worsley Bridge Primary School, Brackley Road, BECKENHAM, Kent, BR3 1RF |
1.19 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brent Knoll School
Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU |
0.11 miles |
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Forest Hill School
Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN |
0.29 miles |
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Sydenham School
Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD |
0.8 miles |
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Allenby Tutorial Trust
62-72 Dalmain Road, London, SE23 1AT |
0.9 miles |
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1QR |
1.01 miles |
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Sydenham High School, GDST
|
1.03 miles |
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Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3QW |
1.03 miles |
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St Dunstan's College
Stanstead Road, LONDON, SE6 4TY |
1.05 miles |
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Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent, Catford, London, SE6 2SE |
1.3 miles |
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Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road, Brockley, Lewisham, SE4 1SA |
1.43 miles |
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Kings London
25 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, London, BR3 4PR |
1.61 miles |
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Education-My Life Matters
108 Conisborough Crescent, Bellingham, Catford, London, SE6 2SP |
1.64 miles |
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Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5PZ |
1.73 miles |
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New Woodlands School
Shroffold Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5PD |
1.85 miles |
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Kingsdale Foundation School
Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 8SQ |
1.88 miles |
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Dulwich Prep & Senior
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1.9 miles |
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Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR |
1.93 miles |
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The Young Women's Hub
Brownhill Road, Catford, Lewisham, SE6 1AU |
1.94 miles |
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Greenvale School
Waters Road, Catford, London, SE6 1UF |
1.95 miles |
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Lift Newlands
Stuart Road, Peckham Rye, London, SE15 3AZ |
1.96 miles |