The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
19% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Miss Lisa De Souza (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Moorside Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLauncelot Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Secondary · 433m away
Rangefield Primary School
Primary · 529m away
Burnt Ash Primary School
Primary · 584m away
New Woodlands School
Special school · 701m away
Downderry Primary School
Primary · 728m away
Haberdashers' Knights Primary
Primary · 773m away
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Secondary · 848m away
Questions parents ask
What is Good Shepherd RC School's Ofsted rating?
Good Shepherd RC School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Good Shepherd RC School?
Good Shepherd RC School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Good Shepherd RC School take?
Good Shepherd RC School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Good Shepherd RC School?
Good Shepherd RC School is in Bromley, BR1 5EP, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Good Shepherd RC School have a sixth form?
No, Good Shepherd RC School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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