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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 14/05/2019

Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy

Primary · Free schools · Southwark · SE16 3PB
Pupils
371
Capacity
420
FSM %
42%
EAL %
45%
KS2 R+W+M
69%
About this school

Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy is a free schools mixed primary school located in Southwark, London (SE16 3PB). It has 371 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils at Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 9% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 69%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (42%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 45% speak English as an additional language. Southwark is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)69%
National average ~65%3-year average: 69%
Higher Standard
9%
Reading
74%
Maths
81%
Writing
84%
Grammar & Punctuation
79%
English as Additional Language
45%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
69%
Girls
69%
Gender gap: 0.0 percentage points — boys ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
58%
Non-disadvantaged
84%
Gap
-11pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughSouthwark
PhasePrimary
TypeFree schools
AddressGalleywall Primary, London, SE16 3PB
Telephone2072523494
URN142875
Area House Prices — Southwark · 2024
Median price
£530k
Average price
£630k
Annual change
+1.5%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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