The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.7
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 881
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 43.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Ms Emma Thurston (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Edward Street, New Cross, London, SE14 6AN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Deptford Green School a selective school?
No. Deptford Green School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Deptford Green School's Ofsted rating?
Deptford Green School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Deptford Green School?
Deptford Green School currently has 881 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Deptford Green School take?
Deptford Green School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Deptford Green School?
Deptford Green School is in London, SE14 6AN, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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