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Tidemill Academy

Lewisham, SE8 4RJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
50 1st-choice / 56 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2788 of 13,686 nationally

About Tidemill Academy

Tidemill Academy is a state-funded primary school in Lewisham, London, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 427 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 420.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (9 Nov 2022). 76% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 50 first-preference applications and 56 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Address11 Giffin Street, London, Lewisham, SE8 4RJ
HeadteacherMarion Drake
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils427
Free School Meals (FSM)44.3%
School Capacity427 / 420 (102% 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.

Published SEND Data

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySEN Unit

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Tidemill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.