Year 3 – Art and History
Year 3 have been learning about prehistoric art and exploring the features that prehistoric paintings have in common. The children studied animal drawings and
Year 6 continue study of the heart
Year 6 continued their study of the heart engaged in cross‑curricular learning through art, applying clay
A Magical Theatre Experience for Years 5 and 6
Year 5 and 6 were very fortunate to attend the Unicorn Theatre’s 2026 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and what a treat it was!
Year 6 – Science
Year 6 have started their new science unit on Animals Including Humans, with a focus on the circulatory system. Pupils have been learning to describe the structure and function of
Year 1 – Science
Year 1 have commenced their new science unit on plants. The children have been learning to identify and name a variety of plants found in their local environment and have developed an
Rotherhithe’s Lionesses Roar!
On Thursday, the Key Stage 2 girls football team played in a local football match and were incredible. Conor and Martin were so proud of them they
Year 4 Philharmonica Unwrapped Concert Adventure
On Monday, year 4 widened their musical experiences with a trip to the famous Royal Festival Hall on the
Year 6 ‘Come Dine With Me’ Challenge- part 2
Year 6 pupils showcased their culinary creativity this week as they completed their
Year 6 Explore the Art of Observation at Rod Kitson’s Studio
Year 6 pupils from Rotherhithe Primary were treated to an inspiring artistic adventure this week following their recent STEAM
Starting Reception in 2026?
Welcome to Rotherhithe Primary School’s website. We are delighted that you’ve shown an interest in our school and hope that your find the website useful. Dog Kennel Hill and Rotherhithe primary schools are part of the Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST).
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they will start reception in September in 2026. To help you make your choice for your child’s first steps into their learning journey, we have created a video of our learning environment for you.
Watch our Tour Video by pressing the play button adjacent
Rotherhithe Primary School Vision
We aspire to create a supportive environment for personal growth
and where enquiring minds develop a passion for learning.
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Our school is well resourced and has stimulating resources for teaching.
What others are saying
What I enjoy about science club is that I learnt a lot more about science as well as it being fun.
We help the school by showing them that science is fun and is everywhere. We get to make food and learn how they do the things they do. We went to a fun educational trip about bees and plants.
The best thing about being a science ambassador is the responsibility. The impact that I’ve had on the school is that I’m able to teach RPS more about science via whole-school experiments.
Teachers are very accurate at assessing pupils’ progress. Marking is of a very high standard.
Teachers have high expectations. All pupils are set challenging targets in both English and Mathematics.
The school has comprehensive systems for checking pupils’ progress and very accurately identifies those that may need extra support. These systems have been very effective in raising pupils’ attainment and accelerating their progress.
I’ve enjoyed being a science ambassador because I like the beekeeper trip in Brockwell park. I also like making honey comb and making electricity.
I like showing the school how fun science is and how important it is and that science is everywhere.
I have most enjoyed being at the meetings and learning what the other years have learnt. I have been in a few changes such as cooking more, more equipment and more experiments. These changes have made science more fun and more inclusive for those that dislike it. Even those that originally liked it might like it more. To make science better, I would recommend more science-based trips such as the natural history museum or the London science museum etc. etc. and more science lessons than just one a week. Despite SATs, we have still been able to do quite a lot of science however in the future I wish to do more as it’s an extraordinarily important to learn. My last ask is to have more key vocabulary and facts on the fact sheet at the start of the lesson
I like mixing hot sugar and bicarbonate of soda to make honey comb.