Michael Faraday School
URN: 100803 • London SE17 2HR
Overview
- Name
- Michael Faraday School
- URN
- 100803
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Riana Gouws (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02077035806
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Portland Street, London SE17 2HR
Summary
Michael Faraday School is a mixed community primary school located in the heart of the Aylesbury Estate in Southwark, London. With a current enrolment of 429 pupils, the school has a capacity of 420 and serves a diverse community, with 37.4% of students eligible for free school meals. The school has undergone significant redevelopment since its original establishment in the 1970s, resulting in a modern, award-winning two-storey building completed in 2010.
The school is named after the renowned 19th-century scientist Michael Faraday, reflecting a commitment to curiosity and scientific inquiry. The ethos of the school emphasizes hard work, kindness, and a desire for knowledge, mirroring Faraday's own principles. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning through play-based activities, particularly in the nursery, which offers flexible options for families.
Michael Faraday School prioritizes community engagement and support, providing various admission pathways for nursery and primary placements. The school encourages parents to participate in open mornings and offers guidance on the admissions process, ensuring a welcoming environment for all families.
The school is named after the renowned 19th-century scientist Michael Faraday, reflecting a commitment to curiosity and scientific inquiry. The ethos of the school emphasizes hard work, kindness, and a desire for knowledge, mirroring Faraday's own principles. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning through play-based activities, particularly in the nursery, which offers flexible options for families.
Michael Faraday School prioritizes community engagement and support, providing various admission pathways for nursery and primary placements. The school encourages parents to participate in open mornings and offers guidance on the admissions process, ensuring a welcoming environment for all families.
Useful links
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- Pupil Voice (other)
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
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
- Southwark
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 429
- Boys
- 207
- Girls
- 222
- FSM %
- 37.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 429 | 207 | 222 | 420 | 37.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 429 | 205 | 224 | 420 | 35.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 428 | 195 | 233 | 420 | 33.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 428 | 195 | 233 | 420 | 33.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 447 | 204 | 243 | 420 | 32.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 460 | 218 | 242 | 420 | 28.80 |
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