The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 46.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Dean Gordon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB
Town setting
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Primary · 971m away
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Primary · 1.1km away
John Stainer Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Prendergast Vale School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oak Gardens Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oak Gardens Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oak Gardens Primary School?
Oak Gardens Primary School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oak Gardens Primary School take?
Oak Gardens Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oak Gardens Primary School?
Oak Gardens Primary School is in London, SE8 4QB, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oak Gardens Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oak Gardens Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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