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Holbeach Primary School

Lewisham, SE6 4TPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#8,491
of 13,686 nationally

About Holbeach Primary School

Holbeach Primary School in Lewisham is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11 that is clearly in high demand. With 434 pupils on roll against a capacity of 546, the school is not at full capacity, yet it received 211 applications for just 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it officially oversubscribed. The oversubscription ratio sits at 3.58, meaning nearly four families applied for every available spot, and 53 of those applications were first-preference offers. The school’s intake reflects a diverse community: 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23% for primary schools, suggesting Holbeach serves a significant proportion of families facing economic disadvantage. This context matters for parents weighing up the school’s academic outcomes against the challenges its pupils may bring from home.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNelgarde Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 4TP
HeadteacherTom Bulpitt
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils434
Free School Meals (FSM)28.5%
School Capacity434 / 546 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersCross CountryAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessScience ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: holbeach.lewisham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holbeach Primary School

Holbeach 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.