Adamsrill Primary School
London, SE26 4AQ · Lewisham · primary school
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19th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 2,959 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Adamsrill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in hall games, sports games, swimming lessons, clay modeling, construction, and park trips. Year 6 students attend a PGL trip in 2026. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 361 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are the Year 6 PGL trips organised for parents?
What Ofsted said about Adamsrill Primary School
Overview
Adamsrill Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thrive in an inclusive environment where they feel safe, behave well, and approach learning with determination and pride. The school continues to deliver a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports strong pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as "articulate, confident and kind," treating one another with respect while maintaining "calm and orderly" behaviour.
- The curriculum is "well thought out," allowing pupils to revisit learning and retain significant subject knowledge over time.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, ensuring they "learn the curriculum successfully" through effective adaptations.
- Phonics teaching is delivered well, resulting in most pupils reading fluently by the end of Year 2.
- Leaders and governors work closely to drive improvement, while staff appreciate high-quality training and consideration for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not always identify and address pupils’ misconceptions, meaning some persist and learning is not as deep as it could be.
- The school should ensure assessment is used effectively across the curriculum to check understanding and inform future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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