Horniman Primary School
URN: 100714 • London SE23 3BP
Overview
- Name
- Horniman Primary School
- URN
- 100714
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Pickering (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086993190
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Horniman Drive, London SE23 3BP
Summary
Horniman Primary School is a small, inclusive community school located in Forest Hill, London, catering to 204 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically and socially. With a focus on nurturing the whole child, Horniman encourages independence, resilience, and respect for others and the environment.
The curriculum at Horniman is designed to be engaging and broad, evolving to meet the needs of its diverse student body. It emphasizes creative and enquiry-led learning, ensuring that all pupils are challenged and supported in their educational journey. The school prioritises vocabulary development and cultural capital, preparing students for secondary education and fostering a sense of belonging within their local and global communities.
Horniman Primary also offers a range of extended services, including before and after school care, to support families. The school actively promotes values of diversity and sustainability, aiming to tackle inequalities while celebrating the unique strengths of each child.
The curriculum at Horniman is designed to be engaging and broad, evolving to meet the needs of its diverse student body. It emphasizes creative and enquiry-led learning, ensuring that all pupils are challenged and supported in their educational journey. The school prioritises vocabulary development and cultural capital, preparing students for secondary education and fostering a sense of belonging within their local and global communities.
Horniman Primary also offers a range of extended services, including before and after school care, to support families. The school actively promotes values of diversity and sustainability, aiming to tackle inequalities while celebrating the unique strengths of each child.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 204
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 10.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 204 | 110 | 94 | 210 | 10.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 107 | 94 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 240 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 225 | 108 | 117 | 240 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 230 | 111 | 119 | 240 | 15.20 |
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