The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Ms Jane Bickley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashmead Road, Deptford, London, SE8 4DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrendergast Vale School
All-through · Grammar · 887m away
Urban Mission School
Independent · 952m away
Prendergast School
Secondary · 1.1km away
John Stainer Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hopewell School (Bartram)
Independent · 1.4km away
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Gordonbrock Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashmead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashmead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashmead Primary School?
Ashmead Primary School currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashmead Primary School take?
Ashmead Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashmead Primary School?
Ashmead Primary School is in London, SE8 4DX, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashmead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashmead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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