Henry Fawcett Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bowling Green Street London SE11 5BZ |
| Phone | 02077352764 |
| Reference Number | 131874 |
Henry Fawcett Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas assessed. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, particularly in curriculum development and supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, despite high expectations and a positive environment, the academic outcomes reported do not reflect the quality of the education provided. Noteworthy strengths include the school's commitment to personal development and student engagement, especially in extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 226 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.64%
Girls: 43.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 61.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 3 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 4 | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| 5 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 26.1% |
| Caribbean | 17.7% |
| White, Other | 13.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.5% |
| White, British | 6.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Improvements in curriculum thinking that enhance subject knowledge and writing skills.
- Effective strategies to improve attendance and reduce persistent absenteeism.
- Strong focus on personal development and mental and physical health.
- Engagement of pupils in school community initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Some aspects of the curriculum lack a well-ordered sequence in knowledge and skills development.
- Overall attendance rates are not as high as they should be.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -3.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 4 |
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