The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
25% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 604
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 32.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Miss Nerissa Fisher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAthelney Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Conisborough College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Elfrida Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Forster Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Brent Knoll School
Special school · 1.9km away
Greenvale School
Special school · 1.9km away
Watergate School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rushey Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rushey Green Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushey Green Primary School?
Rushey Green Primary School currently has 604 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushey Green Primary School take?
Rushey Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rushey Green Primary School?
Rushey Green Primary School is in London, SE6 2LA, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushey Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rushey Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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