Redriff Primary, City of London Academy
Salter Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 5LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Redriff Primary, City of London Academy is a primary school in Southwark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 3rd of 62 primary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 23 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Pupils are happy at this school. They are proud to share their learning and show excitement when they talk about their school community. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils enjoy an exciting curriculum which embraces the heritage of the community. For example, pupils get to learn about the importance of the Docklands through London's history. Pupils clearly value where they live and the diversity that exists within the school community. Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning and achieve well. Innovative ideas for playtimes create a joyful, happy environment. For example, pupils enjoy dressing up, role play and an exciting range of games. Pupils respect and value each other. Staff and pupils share positive and warm working relationships. Pupils feel safe and know that they can communicate any worries to staff. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Everyone looks out for each other and behaviour throughout the school is calm and positive. The school offers exceptional opportunities for pupils' personal development. Pupils enjoy their positions of responsibility and strive to make a difference to school life. The school council works with leaders to ensure that pupils' ideas are heard. For example, school councillors recently worked with the school chef to create a new menu. A wealth of visits enhances the curriculum, including outings to local museums and parks.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
74 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
456 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Redriff Primary, City of London Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| Alfred Salter Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Seven Mills Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Caroline Sharp
- Phone
- 02072374272
- Address
- Salter Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 5LQ
- Local authority
- Southwark
- URN
- 137648
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.