The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Dr Increase Esoe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Adamsrill Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Special school · Very close
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Haseltine Primary School
Primary · 447m away
Forest Hill School
Secondary · 471m away
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Primary · 491m away
Trinity School
Independent · 738m away
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Alexandra Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Adamsrill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Adamsrill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Adamsrill Primary School?
Adamsrill Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Adamsrill Primary School take?
Adamsrill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Adamsrill Primary School?
Adamsrill Primary School is in London, SE26 4AQ, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Adamsrill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Adamsrill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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