Michael Faraday School
Michael Faraday School is a primary school in London for ages 3 to 11.
Daily practice for Michael Faraday School 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
- Community school, run by the council
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 429
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- Portland Street, London, SE17 2HR
- Phone
- 02077 035806
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Short inspection, June 2024.
- Overall effectiveness: Michael Faraday School continues to be a good school.
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- The report says the school has an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils learn about the local context and diversity of the school community.
- Inspectors found staff quickly identify pupils who find learning to read difficult and give them extra support to catch up.
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 has a well-stocked school library as well as classroom book areas where children are encouraged to read for pleasure.
Source: Michael Faraday School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school uses the Big Maths approach to teach the National Curriculum objectives in Maths.
- The school teaches phonics using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme, starting in EYFS.
Source: Michael Faraday School website; Michael Faraday School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Reception places are allocated by the Local Education Authority, not by the school.
Source: Michael Faraday School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Nursery
- Nursery start dates are available in September, January, or April, subject to availability.
Source: Michael Faraday School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- The school holds open mornings and parents can contact the school office for more information.
Source: Michael Faraday School website. Checked 9 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Every child from Reception to Year 6 is given one of four houses to support.
Source: Michael Faraday School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- The school may agree a personalised attendance pattern for nursery children with SEND, such as reduced hours or phased entry.
Source: Michael Faraday School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 100803. Checked 9 November 2026.
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