Foxfield Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Sandbach Place
London
SE18 7EX
Phone 02032607500
Reference Number 143592

Foxfield Primary School is performing extraordinarily well, maintaining its outstanding status since its previous inspection. The school promotes a comprehensive education that focuses not only on academic achievement but also on the personal development of pupils. It fosters a culture of respect, safety, and collaboration among students, ensuring that even those with special educational needs receive tailored support. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, providing pupils with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their future educational endeavors. The school’s dedication to excellence is reflected in the high standards set by both leaders and teachers. The environment encourages pupils to be independent thinkers and engaged learners. The effective teaching of phonics and reading, along with a broad range of extracurricular initiatives, reinforces the commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. The school’s leadership is supported by an involved board of governors and trustees who prioritize staff well-being and development, ensuring the school continues to thrive.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 682
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.17%
Girls: 48.83%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 29.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 44.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.9
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 28.6
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27.8

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 43 44 87
2 49 41 90
3 45 42 87
4 50 40 90
5 43 43 86
6 45 40 85

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
African 18.3%
White, British 17.6%
Asian, Other 16.3%
White, Other 12.6%
Mixed, Other 8.1%
Indian 5.1%
Caribbean 2.3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.9%
Chinese 1.9%
White & Black (African) 1.5%
Pakistani 1.5%
Unclassified 1.2%
White & Asian 0.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 18 Jul 2023
Date Report
18 Jul 2023 School inspection:
14 Sep 2021 School inspection
20 Oct 2020 Monitoring visit
06 Jun 2017 Academy conversion letter
29 Sep 2015 Full inspection:
Previously as Foxfield Primary School
29 Sep 2015 Full inspection:
10 Feb 2015 Monitoring visit
10 Feb 2015 Monitoring visit
23 Sep 2014 Monitoring visit
23 Sep 2014 Monitoring visit
15 May 2014 Full inspection:
15 May 2014 Full inspection:
30 Mar 2011 Full inspection:
30 Mar 2011 Full inspection:
27 Nov 2008 Monitoring visit
27 Nov 2008 Monitoring visit
07 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
07 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
20 May 2002 Full inspection
20 May 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate impeccable behavior and respect for others.
  • The school provides a highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
  • Strong focus on reading and early phonics education.
  • Pupils with SEND receive tailored and effective support.
  • Effective collaboration among staff to achieve student excellence.
  • Proactive initiatives to promote personal development and leadership among pupils.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 81%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 29%

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 110
Maths 110

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 1
Writing 2.8
Maths 4.3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 82 0
Third Preference 67 1
From another Local Authority 2 0

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