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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Lewisham, SE13 6NXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2021
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#5,228
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School sits within the Lewisham local authority, a London borough with 67 primary schools. Among these, the school ranks 24th, placing it comfortably in the top half locally. Its closest high-performing peers include Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, and Eliot Bank Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. For families prioritising a strong local alternative, the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Gordonbrock Primary School, just 0.9 kilometres away. St Mary's itself holds a Good rating overall from its most recent inspection in 2021, with one area — personal development — judged Outstanding. The school is a Church of England state primary for mixed genders, serving children from age 3 to 11, and includes a nursery provision. With 229 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it is operating above its official capacity, which reflects its popularity in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address329 Lewisham High Street, London, Lewisham, SE13 6NX
HeadteacherChristine Graham
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity229 / 210 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsRoundersNetballCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubCodingChessFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:45

Source: st-marys.lewisham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Lewisham Church of England 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.