St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in London for ages 5 to 11.
Practise what St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School is teaching this term
Daily maths in the order St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School teaches it, where its maps give one. English keeps to the usual order for their year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 394
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Faith
- Church of England
- Address
- The Peak, London, SE26 4LJ
- Phone
- 02086 998537
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, July 2023.
- Overall effectiveness: Good
- The quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good
- Early years provision: Good
- Previous inspection grade: Good
- The report says reading is at the centre of the curriculum, with phonics taught from the start of Reception.
- The report says leaders have high expectations for pupils with SEND and staff support them well in accessing the curriculum.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The school is a two-form entry church school in Sydenham, South East London.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are central to everything the school does.
- Each classroom has a reading area or book corner.
Source: St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website; St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website; St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 8 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Maths is taught using the White Rose scheme, which has been endorsed by the NCETM.
- Children in Key Stage 2 learn German or French.
Source: St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website; St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Instrumental performances have been given at school, including by a professional DJ.
Source: St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Admissions
- The school is a two-form entry primary school.
- Applicants for a Foundation place based on religious beliefs must complete the Church Supplementary Form.
- Applications for Reception entry for September 2027 close in January 2027.
Source: St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website; St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Nursery
- Parents of children due to start school in September 2027 should read the EYFS welcome pack and handbook.
Source: St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
What each year learns
- Year 1 mathsWhite Rose Maths
- Year 2 mathsWhite Rose Maths
- Year 3 mathsWhite Rose Maths
- Year 4 mathsWhite Rose Maths
- Year 5 mathsWhite Rose Maths
- Year 6 mathsWhite Rose Maths
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- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 9 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 10 miles
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 100726. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily maths in the order the school teaches it, English in the usual order for their year, with a weekly view of what they have mastered.