St Michael's Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's 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 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jacqui Gillespie, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 23 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, St Michael's 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 | Champion Road, London, Lewisham, SE26 4HH |
| Headteacher | Jacqui Gillespie |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.2% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Feb 2020): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2011. 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
2025/26Oversubscribed23
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 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.
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Contact Information
Champion Road, London
Lewisham, SE26 4HH
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