The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 397
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Ms Maria Gilmore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thorpewood Avenue, Sydenham, London, SE26 4BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSydenham School
Secondary · 367m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 408m away
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Primary · 504m away
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Forest Hill School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Trinity School
Independent · 1.1km away
Sydenham High School, GDST
Independent · 1.2km away
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eliot Bank Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eliot Bank Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eliot Bank Primary School?
Eliot Bank Primary School currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eliot Bank Primary School take?
Eliot Bank Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eliot Bank Primary School?
Eliot Bank Primary School is in London, SE26 4BU, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eliot Bank Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eliot Bank Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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