The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Ian Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Lee Church Street, st margarets lee ce school, London, SE13 5SG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School?
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School take?
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School?
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School is in London, SE13 5SG, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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