Stillness Infant School
98%
Capacity
293
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Stillness Infant School
Stillness Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 293 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stillness Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Annie Grimes, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
Stillness Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 264 applications for 82 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 76 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stillness Infant School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Stillness Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Brockley Rise, London, Lewisham, SE23 1NH |
| Headteacher | Annie Grimes |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 293 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.1% |
| School Capacity | 293 / 300 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2022. 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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed82
264
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
76 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 Rise, London
Lewisham, SE23 1NH
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