The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 295
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Fenniche (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Boundfield Road, Lewisham, SE6 1PQ
Town setting
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Pendragon School
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Downderry Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Forster Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forster Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forster Park Primary School?
Forster Park Primary School currently has 295 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forster Park Primary School take?
Forster Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forster Park Primary School?
Forster Park Primary School is in Lewisham, SE6 1PQ, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forster Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Forster Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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