Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
63%
Capacity
243
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 243 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Ringham, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 208 Sydenham Road, London, Lewisham, SE26 5SE |
| Headteacher | Matthew Ringham |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.8% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 386 (63% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Oct 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
208 Sydenham Road, London
Lewisham, SE26 5SE
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