Timbercroft Primary School
Timbercroft Lane, Plumstead, London, SE18 2SGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Timbercroft Primary School is a primary school in Greenwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 34th of 60 primary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2012, report published 30 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 July 2024
Timbercroft is a happy and friendly school where everyone is important. Pupils are polite and strong systems help them behave well both in the classroom and around the school. The golden rules, which pupils know and use, inspire them to help others through roles such as play leaders and anti-bullying ambassadors. Staff know pupils well and because of these strong professional relationships, pupils feel safe and are happy to talk to staff if they have a problem. Though bullying is rare, if it does happen, they know that staff will help them to sort it out quickly. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and are proud of their high-quality work. Leaders also aim to prepare pupils for life beyond school. Pupils appreciate this and are excited about regular events such as Aspiration and Achievement Week, which introduces them to the world of work. Pupils' talents and interests are further enriched through regular visits, visitors and clubs. This ambitious curriculum is tailored to reflect the differing backgrounds of the diverse community that the school serves. Because of this, everyone is made to feel welcome and respected in this school, where everyone can succeed and thrive.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, important content is not identified in sufficient detail. This makes it difficult for teachers to use assessment information to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge as effectively as they could. The school should further develop approaches to checking what pupils know and remember through the curriculum so that they can be better supported to achieve even more in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
363 pupils on roll, with places for 437
Schools near Timbercroft Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Greenslade Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Plumcroft Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| South Rise Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Conway Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Rachel Mollett
- Phone
- 02088546915
- Address
- Timbercroft Lane, Plumstead, London, SE18 2SG
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- URN
- 143209
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.