What did Ofsted judge Bird In Bush School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Bird In Bush School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bird In Bush School?

Bird In Bush School has 381 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bird In Bush School take?

Bird In Bush School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Bird In Bush School located?

Bird In Bush School is located in Peckham, SE15 1QP, Southwark.

How do I apply to Bird In Bush School?

Bird In Bush School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Bird In Bush School?

When Bird In Bush School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order) immediately following having been looked after. It also includes children who appear to the Local Authority [the “LA”] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted [see note (a)]; 2. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry [see note (b)]; 3. Exceptional medical, social or psychological needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the Local Authority [“LA”] and the headteacher that these can best be addressed at a particular school [see note (c)], and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two applications are equal in any given criterion, places will first be offered to children living nearest to the school measured by a straight line as described under criterion 5 of the oversubscription criteria. If however there is still a tie break, lots will be drawn to decide which child is offered a place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bird In Bush School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.2% of pupils at Bird In Bush School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bird In Bush School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order) immediately following having been looked after. It also includes children who appear to the Local Authority [the “LA”] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted [see note (a)]
2Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry [see note (b)]
3Exceptional medical, social or psychological needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the Local Authority [“LA”] and the headteacher that these can best be addressed at a particular school [see note (c)]
4Children of permanent staff — Children of permanent staff employed at the school [see note (d)]
5Nearest children — Children living nearest to the school as measured by a straight line from the child’s home to the main school gate/entrance [see note (e)]

If two applications tie: Where two applications are equal in any given criterion, places will first be offered to children living nearest to the school measured by a straight line as described under criterion 5 of the oversubscription criteria. If however there is still a tie break, lots will be drawn to decide which child is offered a place.

Local-authority coordinated default oversubscription criteria for Southwark Council's community and voluntary-controlled schools (the council is the admission authority). Applies specifically to Southwark community primary schools for September 2027 intake; Ivydale School has a modified distance measurement due to two sites, noted under note (e).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bird In Bush School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bird In Bush School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bird In Bush School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bird In Bush School?: Bird In Bush School has 381 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bird In Bush School take?: Bird In Bush School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Bird In Bush School located?: Bird In Bush School is located in Peckham, SE15 1QP, Southwark.
How do I apply to Bird In Bush School?: Bird In Bush School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Bird In Bush School?: When Bird In Bush School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order) immediately following having been looked after. It also includes children who appear to the Local Authority [the “LA”] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted [see note (a)]; 2. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry [see note (b)]; 3. Exceptional medical, social or psychological needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the Local Authority [“LA”] and the headteacher that these can best be addressed at a particular school [see note (c)], and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two applications are equal in any given criterion, places will first be offered to children living nearest to the school measured by a straight line as described under criterion 5 of the oversubscription criteria. If however there is still a tie break, lots will be drawn to decide which child is offered a place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bird In Bush School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.2% of pupils at Bird In Bush School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bird In Bush School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order) immediately following having been looked after. It also includes children who appear to the Local Authority [the “LA”] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted [see note (a)]
2Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry [see note (b)]
3Exceptional medical, social or psychological needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the Local Authority [“LA”] and the headteacher that these can best be addressed at a particular school [see note (c)]
4Children of permanent staff — Children of permanent staff employed at the school [see note (d)]
5Nearest children — Children living nearest to the school as measured by a straight line from the child’s home to the main school gate/entrance [see note (e)]

Bird In Bush School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bird In Bush School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bird In Bush School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bird In Bush School?: Bird In Bush School has 381 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bird In Bush School take?: Bird In Bush School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Bird In Bush School located?: Bird In Bush School is located in Peckham, SE15 1QP, Southwark.
How do I apply to Bird In Bush School?: Bird In Bush School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Bird In Bush School?: When Bird In Bush School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order) immediately following having been looked after. It also includes children who appear to the Local Authority [the “LA”] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted [see note (a)]; 2. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on roll at their date of entry [see note (b)]; 3. Exceptional medical, social or psychological needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the Local Authority [“LA”] and the headteacher that these can best be addressed at a particular school [see note (c)], and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two applications are equal in any given criterion, places will first be offered to children living nearest to the school measured by a straight line as described under criterion 5 of the oversubscription criteria. If however there is still a tie break, lots will be drawn to decide which child is offered a place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bird In Bush School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.2% of pupils at Bird In Bush School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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