What did Ofsted judge Redriff Primary, City of London Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Redriff Primary, City of London Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy has 456 pupils on roll.

What ages does Redriff Primary, City of London Academy take?

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Redriff Primary, City of London Academy located?

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy is located in London, SE16 5LQ, Southwark.

How do I apply to Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy 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 Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?

When Redriff Primary, City of London Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care (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. Children of staff — Children of staff members who fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on the roll at their date of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32% of pupils at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy

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 — Children in public care (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
2Children of staff — Children of staff members who fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
3Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on the roll at their date of entry
4Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the local authority and the headteacher that these can be best addressed at the school
5Distance — Children living nearest to the school as measured by a straight line from the child’s home to the main school gate

Summary criteria only; contact school for full criteria. School has a designated ASD base with separate admission arrangements via Southwark Council's SEND team.

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.

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Redriff Primary, City of London Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Redriff Primary, City of London Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?: Redriff Primary, City of London Academy has 456 pupils on roll.
What ages does Redriff Primary, City of London Academy take?: Redriff Primary, City of London Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Redriff Primary, City of London Academy located?: Redriff Primary, City of London Academy is located in London, SE16 5LQ, Southwark.
How do I apply to Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?: Redriff Primary, City of London Academy 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 Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?: When Redriff Primary, City of London Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care (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. Children of staff — Children of staff members who fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on the roll at their date of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32% of pupils at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy

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 — Children in public care (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
2Children of staff — Children of staff members who fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
3Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on the roll at their date of entry
4Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the local authority and the headteacher that these can be best addressed at the school
5Distance — Children living nearest to the school as measured by a straight line from the child’s home to the main school gate

Summary criteria only; contact school for full criteria. School has a designated ASD base with separate admission arrangements via Southwark Council's SEND team.

Redriff Primary, City of London Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Redriff Primary, City of London Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Redriff Primary, City of London Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?: Redriff Primary, City of London Academy has 456 pupils on roll.
What ages does Redriff Primary, City of London Academy take?: Redriff Primary, City of London Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Redriff Primary, City of London Academy located?: Redriff Primary, City of London Academy is located in London, SE16 5LQ, Southwark.
How do I apply to Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?: Redriff Primary, City of London Academy 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 Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?: When Redriff Primary, City of London Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care (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. Children of staff — Children of staff members who fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings who are already on roll at the school and will still be on the roll at their date of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32% of pupils at Redriff Primary, City of London Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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