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Rathfern Primary School
Rathfern Road, Catford, London, SE6 4NL, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.6 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
497
Capacity
515
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in key stage 2, achieving 82% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 94.6, indicating it outperforms 95% of schools in the area. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is lower at 8%, the overall academic performance reflects a strong commitment to student success.
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Last inspected: 8 December 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.2%
Black African14.9%
White Other9.5%
Black Caribbean9.3%
Mixed Other8.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.8%
Black Other6.0%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Other3.2%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.44119, -0.03267 · SE6 4NL
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100700
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rathfern Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rathfern Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 December 2015.
Is Rathfern Primary School a good school?
Rathfern Primary School scores 94.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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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