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Forster Park Primary School

Lewisham, SE6 1PQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#6,076
of 13,686 nationally

About Forster Park Primary School

Forster Park Primary School in Lewisham is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, currently home to 295 children against a capacity of 315. That leaves a little breathing room, but demand tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 88 applications for just 24 places, with 23 of those offers going to first-preference families. That works out at nearly four applicants for every spot, a clear signal of local popularity. The school serves a notably diverse community, with 39% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average of around 23% and a reflection of the area’s demographic mix. Headteacher Michelle Fenniche leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, was judged Good overall, with personal development rated Outstanding. The previous inspection in 2015 also rated the school Good, so the school has held a consistent standard over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBoundfield Road, Lewisham, Lewisham, SE6 1PQ
HeadteacherMichelle Fenniche
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils295
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity295 / 315 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingCricketAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirDrama

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: forsterpark.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forster Park Primary School

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