Brindishe Lee School
74%
Capacity
199
Pupils
8.1x
Demand
About Brindishe Lee School
Brindishe Lee School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Brindishe Lee School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sian Bannister, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3931st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 59 in Lewisham.
Brindishe Lee School is a popular choice with families — it received 243 applications for 30 places, making it 8.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brindishe Lee School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Brindishe Lee School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wantage Road, London, Lewisham, SE12 8NA |
| Headteacher | Sian Bannister |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.6% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 270 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3931st of 13,686
Nationally
766th of 1,592
In London
17th of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
243
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wantage Road, London
Lewisham, SE12 8NA
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