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GoodMixedLast inspected 16/10/2014

Michael Faraday School

Primary · Community school · Southwark · SE17 2HR
Pupils
429
Capacity
420
FSM %
37.4%
EAL %
57%
KS2 R+W+M
65%
About this school

Michael Faraday School is a community school mixed primary school located in Southwark, London (SE17 2HR). It has 429 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Michael Faraday School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils at Michael Faraday School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 4% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 60%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (37.4%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 57% 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)65%
National average ~65%3-year average: 60%
Higher Standard
4%
Reading
71%
Maths
76%
Writing
71%
Grammar & Punctuation
78%
English as Additional Language
57%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
65%
Girls
65%
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)
61%
Non-disadvantaged
69%
Gap
-8pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughSouthwark
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressPortland Street, London, SE17 2HR
Telephone2077035806
URN100803
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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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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