Albion Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Albion Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 7JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Albion Primary School is a primary school in Southwark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 32nd of 62 primary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 18 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Pupils respond well to the unwavering high ambitions that leaders promote. The school wants all pupils to achieve their possible best. Pupils access a broad curriculum. They enjoy being taught new things. Staff encourage children in the early years to take risks with their learning and play. Pupils show a willingness to share and take turns. Staff develop pupils' reading and communication skills well. The school's approach to behaviour is built on a set of core values that threads through the school ethos, such as kindness and responsibility. Pupils know and follow well-established rules and routines. Staff consistently apply high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Parents and carers share positive views about the school. Pupils benefit from a highly coordinated approach to enriching the curriculum. They enjoy taking part in the extensive range of clubs, educational visits and wider opportunities provided. This includes tailored activities for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils extend their knowledge of the local area and beyond through visits to different places of interest, including museums, historical landmarks and through geographical fieldwork. Pupils are taught about other religions and beliefs. They strengthen their understanding by visiting places of worship, such as churches and mosques.

What the school should improve

  • In some foundation subjects, leadership is at an earlier stage of development. This has limited the school's work to embed changes to curriculum implementation. The school should continue to develop subject leadership so that teachers are supported to gain the expertise they need to deliver the intended curriculum consistently and securely in all subjects.
  • Rates of persistent absence for pupils, including those with SEND, continue to be high. This means pupils miss valuable learning and building their learning securely over time. The school should continue its work with parents to support them to improve pupils' attendance so that they attend school regularly.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

54 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

401 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals40.6%

40.6%, 14.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language62.6%

62.6%, 41 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.7%

20.7%, 5.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6%

6%, the same as the England average.

Schools near Albion Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Alfred Salter Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding92% met the expected standard
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding83% met the expected standard
Southwark Park Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr K Bardouille
Address
Albion Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 7JD
Local authority
Southwark
URN
100774

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.