The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Turnham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoose Green Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Michael Tippett School
Special school · 1.3km away
Heron Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
The Charter School East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.3km away
St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit
Miscellaneous · 1.4km away
Jessop Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lyndhurst Primary School?
Lyndhurst Primary School currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyndhurst Primary School take?
Lyndhurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lyndhurst Primary School?
Lyndhurst Primary School is in London, SE5 8SN, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyndhurst Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lyndhurst Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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