The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
9% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 273
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Mitzi Nichol (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1NH
Town setting
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Allenby Tutorial Trust
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St Dunstan's College
Independent · 940m away
Rathfern Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holbeach Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairlawn Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kilmorie Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stillness Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Stillness Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stillness Junior School?
Stillness Junior School currently has 273 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stillness Junior School take?
Stillness Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stillness Junior School?
Stillness Junior School is in London, SE23 1NH, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stillness Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Stillness Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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