Horniman Primary School
#534 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3106 of 15,697 nationally
About Horniman Primary School
Horniman Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lewisham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 201 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 534th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (78th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 201; capacity filled 95.7%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Horniman Primary School ranks 379th 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%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)10.9%
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 Horniman Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 201
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Horniman Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Fairlawn Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students · 494 m away
Eliot Bank Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students · 768 m away
St George's CofE Primary School
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206 students · 862 m away
Goodrich Community Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
421 students · 919 m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
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Sydenham School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,467 students · 1.1 km away
Dalmain Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students · 1.1 km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students · 1.1 km away
Perrymount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
202 students · 1.1 km away
Kelvin Grove Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
535 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Good Shepherd RC School
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201 students
Crampton Primary
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201 students
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
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201 students
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
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Hillside Infant School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horniman Primary School a good school?
Horniman Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #534 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 Horniman Primary School rank in London?
Horniman Primary School ranks #534 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3106 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Horniman Primary School?
Horniman Primary School had 201 students in 2025.
Is Horniman Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Horniman Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Horniman Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Horniman Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.