St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
6.1x
Demand
About St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Ian Wilson, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 701st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 59 in Lewisham.
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 178 applications for 29 places, making it 6.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 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 St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, St Margaret's Lee CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lee Church Street, st margarets lee ce school, London, Lewisham, SE13 5SG |
| Headteacher | Ian Wilson |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.6% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
701st of 13,686
Nationally
166th of 1,592
In London
3rd of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
85%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
178
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lee Church Street, st margarets lee ce school, London
Lewisham, SE13 5SG
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