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Beecroft Garden Primary

Lewisham, SE4 2BSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,769
of 13,686 nationally

About Beecroft Garden Primary

Beecroft Garden Primary is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 282 applications for just 60 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.7 to one. Of those, 54 families put it as their first preference, and 51 of them were offered a spot. The Parent View survey, based on responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 92% of parents would recommend the school. Responses to individual questions are also telling: 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 96% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 93% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved, and 76% strongly agreed their child can take part in clubs and activities. The school is led by headteacher Graham Voller and was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in October 2024.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeecroft Road, London, Lewisham, SE4 2BS
HeadteacherGraham Voller
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils392
Free School Meals (FSM)20.9%
School Capacity392 / 420 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisCricketCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaEco ClubBook ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalSevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beecroft Garden Primary

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