Friars Primary Foundation School
#1300 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#9188 of 15,697 nationally
About Friars Primary Foundation School
Friars Primary Foundation School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Southwark local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 194 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 44.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1300th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 194; capacity filled 92.4%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Friars Primary Foundation School ranks 947th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)68%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)43.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Friars Primary Foundation School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 194
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 43.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 68%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Friars Primary Foundation School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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983 students · 367 m away
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
167 students · 410 m away
Charles Dickens Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students · 474 m away
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
65 students · 533 m away
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
354 students · 537 m away
Oasis Academy South Bank Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students · 562 m away
London Nautical, City of London Academy
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510 students · 646 m away
Oasis Academy South Bank
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
691 students · 667 m away
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
LONDON · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students · 670 m away
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
175 students · 754 m away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
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194 students
Baring Primary School
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Friars Primary Foundation School a good school?
Friars Primary Foundation School has a Success Index (England) of 44.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1300 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Friars Primary Foundation School rank in London?
Friars Primary Foundation School ranks #1300 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #9188 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Friars Primary Foundation School?
Friars Primary Foundation School had 194 students in 2025.
Is Friars Primary Foundation School a primary school or a secondary school?
Friars Primary Foundation School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Friars Primary Foundation School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Friars Primary Foundation School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.