The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Ringham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
208 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaseltine Primary School
Primary · 409m away
Alexandra Junior School
Primary · 689m away
Trinity School
Independent · 760m away
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Secondary · 1.1km away
Elfrida Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sedgehill School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Watergate School
Special school · 1.4km away
Sedgehill Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School is in London, SE26 5SE, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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