Rathfern Primary School

URN: 100700 • London SE6 4NL

Overview

Name
Rathfern Primary School
URN
100700
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
74.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Naheeda Maharasingam (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02086903759
Website
Visit
Address
Rathfern Road, London SE6 4NL

Summary

Rathfern Primary School is a community school located in London, serving a diverse population of 497 pupils. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the school aims to foster a love of learning and responsibility towards each other and the environment. The ethos is built on core values such as respect, responsibility, and care for one another, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported.

The curriculum at Rathfern is designed to be broad and balanced, promoting vocabulary-rich learning experiences that prepare students for future success. The school emphasizes the development of executive function skills, enabling pupils to become self-regulated learners. This approach aims to help all students achieve at least national expectations across various subjects.

Rathfern Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages collaboration and communication to support the well-being and academic growth of its pupils, fostering a vibrant and nurturing environment for all.

Key details

LA
Lewisham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
515
Pupils
497
Boys
246
Girls
251
FSM %
21.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 497 246 251 515 21.70
2024-09-11 499 254 245 515 24.60
2023-09-11 496 245 251 515 25.30
2022-09-11 496 245 251 515 25.30
2021-09-11 498 248 250 532 23.70
2020-09-11 466 241 225 532 20.70

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