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Brindishe Manor School

Lewisham, SE13 5LSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
87 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,139
of 13,686 nationally

About Brindishe Manor School

Brindishe Manor School is a state primary in Lewisham that is currently running at 90% of its 480-pupil capacity, with 432 children on roll. The school serves a relatively affluent intake compared with the national picture — just 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the England average of around 23%. Demand for places is extremely high: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 322 applications for 60 places, making it oversubscribed by a factor of 5.37. Of those applicants, 87 put Brindishe Manor as their first preference, and 57 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition places it among the most sought-after primaries in the borough, and it is one of only ten schools in Lewisham rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with a nursery provision attached, and is led by headteacher Kate Porter.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLeahurst Road, London, Lewisham, SE13 5LS
HeadteacherKate Porter
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils432
Free School Meals (FSM)9.4%
School Capacity432 / 480 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryForest SchoolArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketRoundersCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Brindishe Manor School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.