Surrey Square Primary School
URN: 146117 • London SE17 2JY
Overview
- Name
- Surrey Square Primary School
- URN
- 146117
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BIG EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Morden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02077033049
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Surrey Square, London SE17 2JY
Summary
Surrey Square Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Southwark, London, with a current enrolment of 458 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment that prioritises the well-being and personal development of its students. With a significant percentage of pupils (57.80%) eligible for free school meals, the school actively addresses inequalities through initiatives like the Children's Opportunity Fund, which provides access to enrichment activities and specialist tuition.
The school’s ethos is built around six core values: Responsibility, Respect, Enjoyment, Community, Perseverance, and Compassion. These values guide the school’s approach to education and community engagement, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, staff, and families. Recent initiatives include the establishment of a Pupil Parliament to encourage democratic participation and community projects aimed at improving local well-being.
Surrey Square Primary School also places a strong emphasis on its curriculum, ensuring that it is inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of its community. The school invites prospective families to explore opportunities for their children to join, highlighting open days and expressions of interest for various year groups.
The school’s ethos is built around six core values: Responsibility, Respect, Enjoyment, Community, Perseverance, and Compassion. These values guide the school’s approach to education and community engagement, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, staff, and families. Recent initiatives include the establishment of a Pupil Parliament to encourage democratic participation and community projects aimed at improving local well-being.
Surrey Square Primary School also places a strong emphasis on its curriculum, ensuring that it is inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of its community. The school invites prospective families to explore opportunities for their children to join, highlighting open days and expressions of interest for various year groups.
Useful links
- Local school board (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Children’s Opportunity Fund (other)
- Our campaigns (other)
- Our context (other)
- Our values (other)
- Our policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Welcome (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
- BIG EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 458
- Boys
- 234
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 57.80
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 458 | 234 | 224 | 420 | 57.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 463 | 231 | 232 | 420 | 55.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 446 | 233 | 213 | 420 | 54.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 446 | 233 | 213 | 420 | 54.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 461 | 251 | 210 | 420 | 54.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 469 | 252 | 217 | 420 | 24.00 |
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