Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
185
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 185 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Ambrose, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12515th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 59 in Lewisham.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 16 places, making it 4.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Holy Trinity Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Dartmouth Road, London, Lewisham, SE23 3HZ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Ambrose |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 185 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.3% |
| School Capacity | 185 / 210 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12515th of 13,686
Nationally
1556th of 1,592
In London
58th of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
40%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
75
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dartmouth Road, London
Lewisham, SE23 3HZ
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