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Kilmorie Primary School

Kilmorie Primary School

Lewisham, SE23 2SPPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

90%

Capacity

629

Pupils

2.6x

Demand

About Kilmorie Primary School

Kilmorie 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 629 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 700 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Kilmorie Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dennis Irwin, it falls under Lewisham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6860th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 59 in Lewisham.

Kilmorie Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 236 applications for 90 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 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 Kilmorie Primary School include Dining Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Art Club, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Kilmorie 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKilmorie Road, London, Lewisham, SE23 2SP
HeadteacherDennis Irwin
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils629
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity629 / 700 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)

6860th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

1145th of 1,592

In London

Top 72%

35th of 59

In Lewisham

Top 59%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

63%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:81%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:74%
Higher:6%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:72%
Higher:20%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -7%

'22/23

70%

'23/24

63%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

Facilities

5
Dining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketSwimmingDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirArt ClubGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

90

Applications

236

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

86 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kilmorie Primary School

Kilmorie 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.

Contact Information

02082911250www.kilmorieschool.co.uk

Kilmorie Road, London

Lewisham, SE23 2SP

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Kilmorie Road, London

Lewisham, SE23 2SP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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