Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy is a primary school in London for ages 4 to 11.
Daily practice for Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Free school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 345
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- Galleywall Primary, London, SE16 3PB
- Phone
- 02072 523494
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, January 2025.
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Inspectors found the school has high expectations for behaviour and pupils follow the school rules consistently.
- The report says many pupils are reading fluently by Year 2, with those falling behind catching up quickly.
- The report says pupils with SEND benefit from effective adaptations, including carefully selected resources and support from additional adults.
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
- Galleywall aims for pupils to be curious about the world, compassionate, resilient, responsible and aspirational.
Source: Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Pupils are supported to learn how to read as soon as they start school.
Source: Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- The school aims to give all children access to extended opportunities in the creative arts, music, dance, drama and sport.
Source: Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Galleywall is a mixed, non-selective academy with no religious affiliation.
Source: Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Breakfast club runs from 07:30 until the start of school every day.
Source: Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 142875. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.