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Brindishe Lee School

Lewisham, SE12 8NAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#3,931
of 13,686 nationally

About Brindishe Lee School

Brindishe Lee School, a state primary in Lewisham for children aged 4 to 11, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023. The inspection report is a mixed bag: behaviour and attitudes were judged Outstanding, while the quality of education, early years provision, personal development, and leadership and management all came in at Good. This marks a change from the school's previous inspection in 2011, when it was rated Outstanding overall. On the academic front, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. At 71 per cent, that figure sits comfortably above the Lewisham local authority average of 64 per cent. It also places Brindishe Lee 17th out of 59 primary schools in the borough, and in the top 50 per cent nationally. The school's ranking score of 71 reflects solid, above-average performance for its local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWantage Road, London, Lewisham, SE12 8NA
HeadteacherSian Bannister
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils199
Free School Meals (FSM)16.6%
School Capacity199 / 270 (74% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallArt StudiosLibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballFootballGymnasticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brindishe Lee School

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