The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Christine Graham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
329 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School is in London, SE13 6NX, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Lewisham 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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