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Michael Faraday School
Portland Street, Walworth, Southwark, London, SE17 2HR, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.8 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
429
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive learning environment, though parents may want to consider the limited data on progress and satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 16 October 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African17.9%
White British14.0%
Other7.2%
White Other6.8%
Black Other4.9%
Asian Bangladeshi4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.48525, -0.08839 · SE17 2HR
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100803
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Michael Faraday School rated by Ofsted?
Michael Faraday School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2014.
Is Michael Faraday School a good school?
Michael Faraday School scores 45.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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