The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 392
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Graham Voller (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Beecroft Road, London, SE4 2BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChelwood Nursery School
Nursery · 479m away
Gordonbrock Primary School
Primary · 585m away
Stillness Infant School
Primary · 879m away
Stillness Junior School
Primary · 879m away
Prendergast Ladywell School
All-through · Grammar · 1.0km away
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.3km away
Holbeach Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Dunstan's College
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beecroft Garden Primary's Ofsted rating?
Beecroft Garden Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beecroft Garden Primary?
Beecroft Garden Primary currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beecroft Garden Primary take?
Beecroft Garden Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beecroft Garden Primary?
Beecroft Garden Primary is in London, SE4 2BS, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beecroft Garden Primary have a sixth form?
No, Beecroft Garden Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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