The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Edward Dove (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
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Riddons Road, 100696 Marvels Lane Primary School, Riddons Road, Grove Park, London, Se12 9ra, United Kingdom, London, SE12 9RA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Marvels Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marvels Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marvels Lane Primary School?
Marvels Lane Primary School currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marvels Lane Primary School take?
Marvels Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marvels Lane Primary School?
Marvels Lane Primary School is in London, SE12 9RA, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marvels Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marvels Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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