How hard is it to get into Marvels Lane Primary School?

Marvels Lane Primary School is oversubscribed with approximately 2.3 applications per place (86 applications for 38 places). Admission is competitive and priority is typically given to siblings and children living closest to the school.

What are Marvels Lane Primary School's exam results?

Marvels Lane Primary School's key exam results include: 55% of pupils meet the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2.

What facilities does Marvels Lane Primary School have?

Marvels Lane Primary School offers the following facilities: Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.

What extracurricular activities are available at Marvels Lane Primary School?

Marvels Lane Primary School provides a range of extracurricular activities. Sports include Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, and clubs and activities include Chess, Gardening, Science Club, Eco Club, Book Club. Activities may vary by term.

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Q: Does Marvels Lane Primary School offer SEND support?

Yes, Marvels Lane Primary School provides Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support including: Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Contact the school's SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) for more details.

Lewisham, SE12 9RAPrimary School·Ages 3-11

Goodby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

404

Pupils

2.3x

Demand

About Marvels Lane Primary School

Marvels 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 404 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Marvels Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Edward Dove, it falls under Lewisham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9363rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 59 in Lewisham.

Marvels Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 38 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.

Marvels Lane Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (47 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Marvels Lane Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Science Club, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Marvels 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	Riddons Road, 100696 Marvels Lane Primary School, Riddons Road, Grove Park, London, Se12 9ra, United Kingdom, London, Lewisham, SE12 9RA
Headteacher	Edward Dove
Local Authority	Lewisham
Number of Pupils	404
Free School Meals (FSM)	35.6%
School Capacity	404 / 420 (96% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2025

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (25 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Improved

Leadership & Management

Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision

Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)

9363rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 68%

1364th of 1,592

In London

Top 86%

45th of 59

In Lewisham

Top 76%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

55%

Expected Standard

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102

Expected:67%

Higher:22%

Writing

Expected:59%

Higher:2%

MathsAvg Score: 103

Expected:67%

Higher:24%

RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

59%

'23/24

55%

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

Ofsted Parent View

47 responses

Would Recommend This School

89%Good

Needs Attentionbelow 70%

SEND support

Bullying dealt with

17%

Concerns dealt with

53%

Strengths95%+ agree

Happy at school

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

Sports

FootballCross CountryCricketTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningScience ClubEco ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed

Places

Applications

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x

0x1x2x3x5x+

37 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Marvels Lane Primary School

Marvels Lane 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.