What did Ofsted judge Boutcher Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Boutcher Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Boutcher Church of England Primary School?

Boutcher Church of England Primary School has 201 pupils on roll.

What ages does Boutcher Church of England Primary School take?

Boutcher Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Boutcher Church of England Primary School located?

Boutcher Church of England Primary School is located in London, SE1 3BW, Southwark.

How do I apply to Boutcher Church of England Primary School?

Boutcher Church of England Primary 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.

Does Boutcher Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Boutcher Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?

When Boutcher Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order) including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. St Mary Magdalen parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parish of St Mary Magdalen for at least two years; 3. St Anne's and St Philip's parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parishes of St Anne’s and St Philip’s for at least three years, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.4% of pupils at Boutcher Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Boutcher Church of England Primary 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 / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order) including internationally adopted previously looked after children
2St Mary Magdalen parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parish of St Mary Magdalen for at least two years
3St Anne's and St Philip's parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parishes of St Anne’s and St Philip’s for at least three years
4Siblings — Children having brothers and sisters already at the school and attending on the day of entry
5Named churches worship — Children whose parents are active in the work and worship of the following named churches: Methodist Central Hall and Haddon Hall Baptist Church for at least three years
6Priority area distance — Children living within the priority area defined by the map in order of their distance from home to the school
7Other distance — Other children in order of distance of their home to the school by straight line measurement

Supplementary information form required: Yes. Age range 5 to 11.

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.

Boutcher Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Boutcher Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Boutcher Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Boutcher Church of England Primary School?: Boutcher Church of England Primary School has 201 pupils on roll.
What ages does Boutcher Church of England Primary School take?: Boutcher Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Boutcher Church of England Primary School located?: Boutcher Church of England Primary School is located in London, SE1 3BW, Southwark.
How do I apply to Boutcher Church of England Primary School?: Boutcher Church of England Primary 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.
Does Boutcher Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Boutcher Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?: When Boutcher Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order) including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. St Mary Magdalen parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parish of St Mary Magdalen for at least two years; 3. St Anne's and St Philip's parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parishes of St Anne’s and St Philip’s for at least three years, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.4% of pupils at Boutcher Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Boutcher Church of England Primary 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 / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order) including internationally adopted previously looked after children
2St Mary Magdalen parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parish of St Mary Magdalen for at least two years
3St Anne's and St Philip's parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parishes of St Anne’s and St Philip’s for at least three years
4Siblings — Children having brothers and sisters already at the school and attending on the day of entry
5Named churches worship — Children whose parents are active in the work and worship of the following named churches: Methodist Central Hall and Haddon Hall Baptist Church for at least three years
6Priority area distance — Children living within the priority area defined by the map in order of their distance from home to the school
7Other distance — Other children in order of distance of their home to the school by straight line measurement

Supplementary information form required: Yes. Age range 5 to 11.

Boutcher Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Boutcher Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Boutcher Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Boutcher Church of England Primary School?: Boutcher Church of England Primary School has 201 pupils on roll.
What ages does Boutcher Church of England Primary School take?: Boutcher Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Boutcher Church of England Primary School located?: Boutcher Church of England Primary School is located in London, SE1 3BW, Southwark.
How do I apply to Boutcher Church of England Primary School?: Boutcher Church of England Primary 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.
Does Boutcher Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Boutcher Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?: When Boutcher Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order) including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. St Mary Magdalen parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parish of St Mary Magdalen for at least two years; 3. St Anne's and St Philip's parish worship — Children whose parent is active in the work and worship of the parishes of St Anne’s and St Philip’s for at least three years, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Boutcher Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.4% of pupils at Boutcher Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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