Rathfern Primary School
#606 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3551 of 15,697 nationally
About Rathfern Primary School
Rathfern Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lewisham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 484 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 606th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 484; capacity filled 94%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Rathfern Primary School ranks 430th 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%)82%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- 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%)21.2%
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 Rathfern Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 484
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 82%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Stillness Infant School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rathfern Primary School a good school?
Rathfern Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 71.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #606 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 Rathfern Primary School rank in London?
Rathfern Primary School ranks #606 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3551 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rathfern Primary School?
Rathfern Primary School had 484 students in 2025.
Is Rathfern Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rathfern Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Rathfern Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rathfern Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.