Cooper's Lane Primary School
London, SE12 0LF · Lewisham · primary school
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48th 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 — 4.2/10 against 3,905 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 41% | 1.77 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cooper's Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego and Dance clubs, or participate in sports including football, cricket, basketball, and skateboarding. Music options include drums and piano. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 646 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. 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 are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cooper's Lane Primary School
Overview
Cooper’s Lane Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" and "proud to attend." Leaders have established a clear curriculum with strong subject links, ensuring most pupils make good progress and engage enthusiastically in learning.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum, particularly in mathematics and reading, where leaders have prioritised teaching and adapted plans to support those who have fallen behind.
- Behaviour is "calm" with "little to no disruption," and bullying is rare; staff deal with incidents "as a matter of urgency."
- Inclusion is effective, with pupils from the Centre for the Deaf and those with special educational needs fully integrated and well supported to access the full curriculum.
- Parents are "overwhelmingly positive," appreciating the communication, approachability of leaders, and the wide range of extra-curricular activities available.
- Staff feel supported by leaders, find workloads manageable, and attend regular professional development training.
Areas to improve
- Assessment procedures for foundation subjects, such as history and art, are currently inconsistent; leaders must complete and implement their review of these processes to better support pupil progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" across the school, rigorous systems for identifying concerns, and timely referrals made when necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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