St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 329 Lewisham High Street London SE13 6NX |
| Phone | 02086902613 |
| Reference Number | 100730 |
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School is performing very strongly. In this full section 5 inspection, all evaluated areas — achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing — were graded strong standard, and safeguarding standards are met. Pupils achieve well from their starting points, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, and leave well prepared for the next stage of education. The school's ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum, systematic phonics, inclusive practice and calm, nurturing behaviour culture are notable strengths. The school context includes consistently high pupil mobility, with many pupils joining mid-year, some new to the country and at early stages of English as an additional language. The school also serves a community with above-average disadvantage and SEN support needs. Leaders and governors are highly reflective, staff wellbeing is a priority, and there is a strong culture of community, enrichment and pupil voice. Published assessment outcomes are more variable because they do not fully capture the progress of pupils who join mid-year. There are no flagged weak areas, but the next step is for leaders to continue and sustain their work to remove barriers for pupils new to the school, ensuring the impact is reflected in published outcomes over time. Overall, this is a warm, inclusive and high-performing school where pupils feel safe, valued and engaged.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.11%
Girls: 45.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 77.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 4 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 5 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 6 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 30.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 10.4% |
| Caribbean | 10.4% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| Asian, Other | 6.1% |
| White, British | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Strong standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Early Years | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | School inspection |
| 07 Dec 2021 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection |
| 16 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Apr 2014 | Full inspection |
| 19 Jun 2012 | Full inspection |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2011 | Full inspection |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Full inspection |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve consistently well across the curriculum and leave very well prepared for their next stage.
- Early reading and phonics are taught systematically and consistently, with books matched precisely to pupils' reading knowledge.
- The curriculum is ambitious, well sequenced and builds knowledge and vocabulary over time.
- Early years provision is carefully designed, responsive and inclusive, preparing children well for future learning.
- Inclusion is central, with timely and tailored support for disadvantaged pupils, pupils with SEND and those with additional barriers.
- Attendance is close to national averages and persistent absence has decreased after previously being above national figures.
- Behaviour and attitudes are calm, respectful and consistent, with inclusive and nurturing routines.
- Personal development and wellbeing are prioritised, helping pupils become confident, responsible and respectful.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment, clubs and community projects, including support for those facing financial barriers.
- Leadership and governance are highly reflective, with a strong culture of high expectations and staff wellbeing.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils make positive progress from their starting points and are fully engaged in school life.
- Staff model expectations well and make appropriate adjustments to promote learning for all pupils.
- Leaders work closely with families and external professionals to remove barriers to attendance and learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders should continue and sustain their work to remove barriers for pupils who join the school mid-year, including ensuring the impact is reflected in published outcomes over time.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | 4.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Ashmead Primary School
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Stillness Junior School
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Stillness Infant School
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
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1.16 miles |
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John Ball Primary School
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1.17 miles |
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St Winifred's RC Primary School
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1.18 miles |
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Turnham Academy
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1.19 miles |
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Prendergast School
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Prendergast Vale School
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Urban Mission School
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Prendergast Ladywell School
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The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
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0.81 miles |
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The Young Women's Hub
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0.89 miles |
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St Matthew Academy
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St Ursula's Convent School
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Lift Newlands
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Allenby Tutorial Trust
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