Adamsrill Primary School

About Adamsrill Primary School

Adamsrill Primary School sits squarely in the middle of the pack in Lewisham, and its headline Key Stage 2 results tell a story of solid, if unflashy, performance. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined stands at 65%, which is almost exactly in line with the local authority average of 64%. That places the school 28th out of 59 primary schools in the borough, right around the 47th percentile — not a standout, but certainly not a struggler either. What’s more interesting is that the school’s own scores are a mixed bag: 82% hit the expected standard in writing, but maths dips to 75% and reading to 76%. The proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just 14%, which suggests that while most children are keeping up, fewer are pulling ahead. In a borough with ten outstanding primaries, Adamsrill is a dependable, middle-ground option.

Academically, the picture is one of steady competence rather than exceptionalism. The school’s average scaled scores in reading and maths are both 106, which is bang on the national average of 100 and suggests teaching is consistent. The most recent Ofsted inspection, a graded visit in 2016, awarded the school a Good rating overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. The early years provision, however, was rated Outstanding — a notable bright spot for the youngest children. A subsequent ungraded inspection in June 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. The school has clearly improved since its previous inspection in 2014, when it was rated Requires Improvement. With 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is serving a community with above-average disadvantage, so achieving in-line results with the LA average is a respectable outcome.

Adamsrill is a popular school, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 154 applications for just 43 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.58. All 35 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which is reassuring for families who put it top of their list. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three. Facilities include a forest school, ICT suite, gymnasium, playing fields and a library, plus a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, athletics, cricket and tennis, and clubs range from coding and gardening to drama and book club. For children with SEND, the school provides support for dyslexia, speech and language needs, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses are overwhelmingly positive: 97% of the 138 respondents would recommend the school, and 97% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy here. This is a school that families trust, even if its exam results don’t make headlines.

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