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Phoenix Primary School
Marlborough Grove, London, SE1 5JT, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.8 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
508
Capacity
682
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 3% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 80% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% recommending the school, although feedback is based on a limited number of responses. Overall, it's a promising choice for families seeking a quality education in Southwark.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.0%
White British14.0%
Black Other10.0%
White Other9.3%
Other8.9%
Asian Other5.9%
Black Caribbean5.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Asian Bangladeshi3.5%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.48626, -0.06870 · SE1 5JT
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100817
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Phoenix Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Phoenix Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Phoenix Primary School a good school?
Phoenix Primary School scores 96.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Phoenix Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Phoenix Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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