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What is Tidemill Academy's Ofsted rating?

Tidemill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Do parents recommend Tidemill Academy?

99% of parents would recommend Tidemill Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is Tidemill Academy located?

Tidemill Academy is located in London, London, SE8 4RJ.

What age range does Tidemill Academy serve?

Tidemill Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Tidemill Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Tidemill Academy

From Ofsted Parent View — the official survey of parents at this school.

99% would recommend81% happy with the school74% say their child feels safe

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About Tidemill Academy

Tidemill Academy is a primary academy in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Tidemill Academy has 75% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 214 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 24.3%, 39% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.0%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected75%Attendance95.0%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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7.4

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Computed from 23 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong82% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Tidemill Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 214 pupils
SEN support: 28% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 75% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 28% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 28/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality5/100

Transport access95/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Tidemill Academy

At Tidemill Academy, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

80% met the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths.

Attendance at Tidemill Academy

Tidemill Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Tidemill Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Tidemill Academy is 24.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Tidemill Academy

Tidemill Academy has 214 pupils on roll.

39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

28% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Tidemill Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Tidemill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Tidemill Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Tidemill Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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