The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Daniel Meyer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Peak, Sydenham, London, SE26 4LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity School
Independent · 327m away
Sydenham High School, GDST
Independent · 816m away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 925m away
Adamsrill Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Alexandra Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Haseltine Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School?
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School take?
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School?
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School is in London, SE26 4LJ, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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