Stillness Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brockley Rise London SE23 1NH |
| Reference Number | 100705 |
Stillness Infant School is performing well overall, rated as good in key areas such as the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, leadership and management, as well as the early years provision. The school has a strong emphasis on personal development, which was rated as outstanding. Pupils enjoy learning, have positive relationships with staff, and demonstrate good behavior alongside high attendance. The leadership team is dedicated to maintaining growth and improvement, and they actively engage with parents to foster a supportive learning community. This inspection was the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the continuous adaptability of the school during challenging times.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 293 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.83%
Girls: 50.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 56 | 87 |
| 2 | 48 | 39 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.4% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.8% |
| White & Asian | 5.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning due to engaging teaching methods.
- Strong relationships exist between pupils and staff.
- High expectations from leaders promote good achievement.
- Consistent commitment to personal development.
- Robust curriculum with well-planned educational visits.
- Strong partnership with parents and carers.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently support curriculum delivery.
- Staff do not routinely check pupils' understanding.
- Some low-level disruptive behavior goes unchallenged.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 53 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Stillness Junior School
Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1NH |
0 miles |
|
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Brockley Park, Forest Hill, St. William of York School, London, SE23 1PS |
0.35 miles |
|
Dalmain Primary School
Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1AS |
0.45 miles |
|
Beecroft Garden Primary
Beecroft Road, London, SE4 2BS |
0.55 miles |
|
Rathfern Primary School
Rathfern Road, Catford, London, SE6 4NL |
0.63 miles |
|
Gordonbrock Primary School
Amyruth Road, London, Brockley, SE4 1HQ |
0.64 miles |
|
Chelwood Nursery School
Chelwood Walk, London, SE4 2QQ |
0.65 miles |
|
Turnham Academy
Turnham Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2HH |
0.67 miles |
|
Holbeach Primary School
Nelgarde Road, London, SE6 4TP |
0.68 miles |
|
Fairlawn Primary School
Honor Oak Road, London, SE23 3SB |
0.69 miles |
|
Kilmorie Primary School
Kilmorie Road, London, SE23 2SP |
0.74 miles |
|
Ivydale Primary School
Ivydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 3BU |
0.77 miles |
|
Perrymount Primary School
Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2PX |
0.92 miles |
|
Horniman Primary School
Horniman Drive, London, SE23 3BP |
0.96 miles |
|
Rushey Green Primary School
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LA |
0.97 miles |
|
St George's CofE Primary School
Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE |
0.98 miles |
|
John Stainer Community Primary School
Mantle Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2DY |
1.02 miles |
|
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LD |
1.06 miles |
|
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
329 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NX |
1.09 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3HZ |
1.22 miles |
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Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road, Brockley, Lewisham, SE4 1SA |
0.49 miles |
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Allenby Tutorial Trust
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0.53 miles |
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0.58 miles |
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0.8 miles |
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0.89 miles |
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0.89 miles |
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0.97 miles |
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1.2 miles |
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Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
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1.25 miles |
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Forest Hill School
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1.27 miles |
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College
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1.29 miles |
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Sydenham School
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1.37 miles |
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Prendergast Vale School
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1.39 miles |
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Urban Mission School
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1.45 miles |
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Conisborough College
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1.59 miles |
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The Young Women's Hub
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1.6 miles |
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The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre
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1.64 miles |
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The St Thomas the Apostle College
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1.65 miles |
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Addey and Stanhope School
472 New Cross Road, New Cross, London, SE14 6TJ |
1.8 miles |
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
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1.85 miles |