Elfrida Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elfrida Crescent Bellingham London SE6 3EN |
| Phone | 02086985755 |
| Reference Number | 100681 |
Elfrida Primary School is a larger-than-average primary school in a deprived area of London, with high proportions of pupils eligible for free school meals and with EHC plans. The school is judged to be meeting the expected standard in most areas of its work, with a strong inclusive culture, a well-sequenced curriculum, effective early years provision, and clear leadership. Safeguarding standards are met, and pupils feel safe and well cared for. Personal development is a notable strength, with a rich programme of experiences and opportunities. However, achievement and attendance are areas that need attention. Pupils' attainment in national tests in reading, writing and mathematics has been below the national average, and the gap for disadvantaged pupils is wide. The Year 1 phonics screening check results also remain below average. Some pupils have gaps in learning that have not been addressed, and teaching does not always build on prior knowledge, which can allow misconceptions to persist. Attendance is improving but remains below average, with persistent absence well above national levels, and improvements are recent rather than sustained. The inspection was a full section 5 inspection under the renewed framework. The school is part of the King Alfred Federation and is led by an executive headteacher and a federation headteacher. Leaders and governors have an accurate view of the school and are focused on the right priorities, including improving attendance and achievement. Recent curriculum developments are having a positive impact, and achievement is improving, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics. The next steps are to build on the positive actions to improve attendance so it is sustained over time, and to ensure teaching consistently secures pupils' knowledge and skills across all phases.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 335 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.34%
Girls: 48.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| 2 | 14 | 25 | 39 |
| 3 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 49 |
| 5 | 27 | 22 | 49 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 16.1% |
| White, British | 15.8% |
| Caribbean | 13.1% |
| White, Other | 12.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 11% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 9% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | School inspection |
| 22 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 01 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Sep 2012 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2010 | Full inspection |
| 23 Jun 2008 | Full inspection |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture where pupils with SEND are well supported and included in all aspects of school life.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that reflects the community it serves.
- Effective early years provision with nurturing relationships and a sharp focus on foundational skills.
- Systematic phonics teaching and a well-developed love of reading across the school.
- Leaders and governors have a clear shared vision and an accurate understanding of the school.
- High-quality professional development and a positive, supportive working environment for staff.
- Personal development is well supported through a carefully designed PSHE curriculum and rich experiences.
- Pupils behave well, feel safe, and understand that bullying and discrimination are not tolerated.
- Strong pastoral support and effective work with families and external agencies.
- Disadvantaged pupils' achievement is improving due to appropriate use of additional funding.
- Older pupils are well prepared for the move to secondary education.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of trips, leadership roles, and cultural opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' attainment in national tests remains below the national average in reading, writing and mathematics.
- The proportion of pupils meeting the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check is below the national average.
- Some pupils have gaps in learning that have not been addressed.
- Teaching does not always build on pupils' prior knowledge, so misconceptions or gaps are not always addressed.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly, and persistent absence is above the national average.
- Improvements in attendance are recent and not yet sustained over time.
- Disadvantaged pupils' performance gap remains large compared to non-disadvantaged pupils nationally.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -2.8 | ||
| Writing | -4.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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