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Edmund Waller Primary School
Waller Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5LY, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.4 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
432
Capacity
451
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 72% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school also benefits from a solid LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 65% of schools in the area. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a highly competitive academic environment.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.9%
White Other13.7%
Mixed Other8.1%
Black African4.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Black Other3.7%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.47076, -0.04862 · SE14 5LY
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100680
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Edmund Waller Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Edmund Waller Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2014.
Is Edmund Waller Primary School a good school?
Edmund Waller Primary School scores 65.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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