Baring Primary School
London, SE12 0NB · Lewisham · primary school
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59th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.7/10 against 2,806 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baring Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, play boys' or girls' football, or hockey, and attend an after-school club. Trips include visits to the Imperial War Museum, the Horniman Museum, and the National Gallery.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club structure its daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Baring Primary School
Overview
Baring Primary School is described as a “warm and welcoming” institution that is deeply embedded in its local community. The report highlights a “broad and balanced curriculum” where pupils feel safe, behave courteously, and achieve in line with national averages. Personal development is noted as a particular strength, with pupils demonstrating maturity and civic responsibility.
Strengths
- Personal development is “Outstanding,” with pupils engaging in charity work, peer mediation, and discussions on fundamental British values.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are “well trained,” and books are carefully matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge to ensure rapid progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and receive effective support to access the curriculum.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with leaders reducing workload through practices such as using “verbal rather than written feedback” for marking.
- Attendance levels are “successfully improving year by year,” reflecting the school’s dedicated efforts in this area.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching choices and adaptations are “not as well matched to what they want pupils to learn,” which can limit the depth of knowledge pupils develop.
- The school must ensure staff consistently select appropriate activities so that pupils “consistently remember more in all subjects” and embed learning as intended.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that pupils feel safe and know they can speak to a trusted adult if they have concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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