Pilgrims' Way Primary School

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

Tustin Estate, Manor Grove, Peckham, London, SE15 1EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Pilgrims' Way Primary School is a primary school in Southwark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 54th of 62 primary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 July 2015, report published 7 September 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 December 2024

Pupils are happy and enjoy learning here. The school's values guide pupils to act responsibly and to work together. Parents and carers said that the school keeps them informed of their children's progress regularly and that the staff are helpful and welcoming. The school teaches pupils to be honest and to respect each other. In class, pupils work sensibly and calmly. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. They ensure that pupils gain the knowledge and skills that they need for their next educational stage. While leaders' expectations of pupils' attendance are high, some pupils are persistently absent from school. Pupils have access to many clubs, which they enjoy attending. These include multi-sports, boys' and girls' football, embroidery club and choir. Pupils also attend educational visits, which broaden their understanding of subjects. Year 6 visit historic places, including the Tower of London, to learn about English history. Pupils travel to central London to find and see key national landmarks. The school ensures that all pupils attend these outings, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils also raise money for national charities, write to pen pals in France and learn to ride a bike.

What the school should improve

  • Absence and persistent absence rates remain high for some pupils. This means that they miss key learning over time. The school should ensure that its policies and procedures are implemented rigorously and effectively in order to improve attendance rates.
  • In a small number of subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is less secure. In these subjects, pupils do not learn and remember as much as they could and the quality of pupils' work is less high. Leaders should continue to develop teachers' subject knowledge and confidence in these subjects, so that pupils build their curriculum knowledge as effectively as possible.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

171 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals53.8%

53.8%, 27.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language55.6%

55.6%, 34 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17%

17%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Pilgrims' Way Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ilderton Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding73% met the expected standard
Bird In Bush School0.3 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary0.4 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Kender Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding68% met the expected standard
St Francis RC Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good60% 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 Gregory Doey
Address
Tustin Estate, Manor Grove, Peckham, London, SE15 1EF
Local authority
Southwark
URN
100818

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.