Friars Primary Foundation School is a mainstream primary school in Southwark, London, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 46 of its 194 pupils (23.7%) were getting SEN support and 7 (3.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 194 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Southwark.
23.7% get SEN support
46 of 194 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.6% have an EHC plan
7 of 194 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication19
- Autism11
- Social, emotional and mental health10
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Foundation school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 194 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Miss Joanna Wratten
- Free school meals
- 43.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Southwark
- School reference (URN)
- 100855
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Southwark council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2018; school remains Good (February 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
Webber Street, Blackfriars, London, SE1 0RF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Elevated Futures Education Independent · Ages 11–16 0.2 miles
- Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- London Nautical, City of London Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.4 miles
- Beormund Primary School Special school · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Charles Dickens Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 14.2%, EHC plans 2.8% 0.3 miles
- St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.4%, EHC plans 2.4% 0.3 miles
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 18.4%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Southwark SEND schools in Southwark
Questions about Friars Primary Foundation School
How many pupils at Friars Primary Foundation School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 46 of the 194 pupils (23.7%) were getting SEN support and 7 (3.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Friars Primary Foundation School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (19 pupils), autism (11 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Friars Primary Foundation School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Friars Primary Foundation School?
Through Southwark council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Friars Primary Foundation School?
You can ask for Friars Primary Foundation School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Friars Primary Foundation School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Oasis Academy South Bank Primary, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is Friars Primary Foundation School?
Webber Street, Blackfriars, London, SE1 0RF, in Southwark.
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