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Baring Primary School

Lewisham, SE12 0NBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#11,051
of 13,686 nationally

About Baring Primary School

Baring Primary School in Lewisham is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 212 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, leaving some headroom for growth. The school serves a community with above-average economic need: 25.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24%. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 89 applications for 22 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.05 to one, and made 19 offers to first-preference families. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age three through to eleven, with nursery provision available. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, rated the school Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for personal development. The previous inspection, back in 2014, had also judged it Good, so the school has maintained a solid standard over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLinchmere Road, London, Lewisham, SE12 0NB
HeadteacherCaroline Phillips
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils212
Free School Meals (FSM)25.6%
School Capacity212 / 240 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballCross CountryGymnasticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: baring.lewisham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baring Primary School

Baring Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.