Cooper's Lane Primary School
95%
Capacity
665
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Cooper's Lane Primary School
Cooper's Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 665 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 700 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cooper's Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Hooper, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6445th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 59 in Lewisham.
Cooper's Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 171 applications for 88 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 were first-preference applications.
Cooper's Lane Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cooper's Lane Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Cooper's Lane Primary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pragnell Road, London, Lewisham, SE12 0LF |
| Headteacher | Paul Hooper |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 665 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 665 / 700 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6445th of 13,686
Nationally
1096th of 1,592
In London
33rd of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
171
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pragnell Road, London
Lewisham, SE12 0LF
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