St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
About St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School in Lewisham is a mixed Roman Catholic state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 209 pupils against a capacity of 230. That leaves a little breathing room, but demand tells a different story: for its 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 39 applications for just 10 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.9 to one. Only six of those applicants listed it as their first preference, and all six were offered a spot. The school's intake is notably diverse in economic terms — 35.8 per cent of pupils qualify for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23 per cent. This suggests a community that draws from a broad range of backgrounds, and the school's Catholic character will naturally appeal to families seeking a faith-based education within the state system. With nursery provision on site, it also offers a starting point for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 44 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Mar 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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