St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
109%
Capacity
229
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christine Graham, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5228th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 59 in Lewisham.
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 29 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, St Mary's Lewisham Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | 329 Lewisham High Street, London, Lewisham, SE13 6NX |
| Headteacher | Christine Graham |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.0% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5228th of 13,686
Nationally
938th of 1,592
In London
25th of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
67%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
92
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
329 Lewisham High Street, London
Lewisham, SE13 6NX
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