St William of York Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About St William of York Catholic Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St William of York Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hayley Mayers, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8584th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 59 in Lewisham.
St William of York Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 22 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 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 William of York Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Art Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, St William of York Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Brockley Park, St. William of York School, London, Lewisham, SE23 1PS |
| Headteacher | Hayley Mayers |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.4% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8584th of 13,686
Nationally
1312th of 1,592
In London
41st of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
57%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
76
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brockley Park, St. William of York School, London
Lewisham, SE23 1PS
Brockley Park, St. William of York School, London
Lewisham, SE23 1PS
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