Michael Faraday School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Portland Street Walworth Southwark London SE17 2HR |
| Phone | 02077035806 |
| Reference Number | 100803 |
Description
betaMichael Faraday School is a diverse, thriving, and vibrant educational institution located in the heart of Walworth, South London. Its core values embody a commitment to excellence and nurture, with the mission to prepare students to understand and engage with the world they live in, so they feel they belong and are inspired to contribute and leave a lasting legacy. Michael Faraday School is known for the joy of learning and students' sense of safety, security, love, and value from both their peers and teachers. Additionally, the school’s diverse community and stimulating environment are celebrated as important aspects of the Faraday experience.
The school can be found at Portland Street, London SE17 2HR, under the management of School Office Manager Anne Dowie. For inquiries, prospective parents can contact Anne at 020 7703 5806 or send an email to info@michaelfaraday.southwark.sch.uk.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 429 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.79%
Girls: 52.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 58.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 2 | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| 3 | 31 | 23 | 54 |
| 4 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 5 | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 6 | 26 | 30 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unclassified | 24% |
| African | 21.4% |
| White, British | 13.5% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-12 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-09-25 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-05-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-06-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | 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 | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
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 |
|
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Liverpool Grove, Walworth, London, SE17 2HH |
0.22 miles |
|
Robert Browning Primary School
King and Queen Street, Walworth, London, SE17 1DQ |
0.31 miles |
|
Surrey Square Primary School
Surrey Square, Walworth, London, SE17 2JY |
0.33 miles |
|
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Flint Street, London, SE17 1RB |
0.37 miles |
|
St George's Church of England Primary School
Coleman Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 7TF |
0.38 miles |
|
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
John Ruskin Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0PQ |
0.41 miles |
|
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road, London, SE15 6BY |
0.43 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Penrose Street, Walworth, London, SE17 3DT |
0.47 miles |
|
Brunswick Park Primary School
Picton Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 7QH |
0.5 miles |
|
Angel Oak Academy
Burcher Gale Grove, Peckham, London, SE15 6FL |
0.52 miles |
|
Victory Primary School
Elba Place, Rodney Road, London, SE17 1PT |
0.56 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Pitman Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0TS |
0.62 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
Pitman Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0TS |
0.62 miles |
|
Crampton Primary
Iliffe Street, Walworth, London, SE17 3LE |
0.63 miles |
|
Keyworth Primary School
Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street, London, Surrey, SE17 3TR |
0.71 miles |
|
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
93 Grange Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3BW |
0.79 miles |
|
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
Warham Street, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0SX |
0.79 miles |
|
Grange Primary School
Webb Street, London, SE1 4RP |
0.8 miles |
|
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
97-102 Grange Road, London, SE1 3BW |
0.82 miles |
|
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Peckham Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 8UH |
0.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
South Bank University Academy
Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP |
0.21 miles |
|
Ark Walworth Academy
Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ |
0.4 miles |
|
THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
148-150 &167 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5TY |
0.49 miles |
|
Spa School Camberwell
150 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EW |
0.5 miles |
|
Tuke School
Daniel Gardens, Peckham, London, SE15 6ER |
0.56 miles |
|
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AN |
0.65 miles |
|
PhoenixPlace
7a Badsworth Road, London, SE5 0JG |
0.69 miles |
|
Ark All Saints Academy
140 Wyndham Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 0UB |
0.71 miles |
|
Arco Academy
Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, Camberwell, London, SE5 8TS |
0.72 miles |
|
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG |
0.72 miles |
|
Highshore School
135 Farmers Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 0TW |
0.73 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP |
0.8 miles |
|
Camberwell College of Arts
45-65 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UF |
0.84 miles |
|
London College of Printing & Distributive Trades
Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6SB |
0.84 miles |
|
Saint Gabriel's College
Langton Road, London, SW9 6UL |
0.88 miles |
|
Harris Academy Bermondsey
55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ |
0.93 miles |
|
Spa School, Bermondsey
Monnow Road, London, SE1 5RN |
1 miles |
|
City of London Academy (Southwark)
240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA |
1 miles |
|
Harris Academy Peckham
112 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5DZ |
1.06 miles |
|
Octavia House Schools, London
214b Kennington Road, London, SE11 6AU |
1.06 miles |