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Tidemill Academy

Lewisham, SE8 4RJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2788 of 13,686 nationally

About Tidemill Academy

Tidemill Academy, a state primary in Lewisham, significantly outperforms the local authority average at Key Stage 2. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 64%, Tidemill achieves 75% — a clear 11 percentage points above the norm. This places the school 11th out of 67 primary schools in the borough, comfortably within the top quarter nationally. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, awarded after its most recent graded inspection in November 2022. However, the picture is more nuanced than a single headline: early years provision and personal development were both judged Outstanding, while behaviour, leadership and the quality of education were rated Good. Compared with its previous inspection in 2008, when the school was judged Outstanding overall, the current rating represents a measured step back, though inspectors still found plenty to praise.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address11 Giffin Street, London, Lewisham, SE8 4RJ
HeadteacherMarion Drake
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils448
Free School Meals (FSM)41.9%
School Capacity448 / 420 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallForest SchoolSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingDanceCross CountryGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessGardeningBook ClubEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tidemill Academy

Tidemill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.