De Lucy Primary School
London, SE2 9PD · Greenwich · primary school
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36th of 61 primary schools in Greenwich we can score, 62 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 — 9.3/10 against 745 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
De Lucy Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club provision? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about De Lucy Primary School
Overview
De Lucy Primary School is described as a “caring and welcoming” environment where pupils are “friendly and confident.” Leaders have designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that is implemented successfully, ensuring children achieve well from the early years through to leaving the school. The report highlights strong relationships, high aspirations for all pupils, and effective leadership that prioritises staff well-being and professional development.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “broad curriculum” which is “carefully thought out by leaders,” allowing them to build knowledge successfully across all subjects.
- Reading is given the “highest priority,” with staff being “confident and skilled in teaching phonics,” resulting in pupils reading with “increasing accuracy and fluency.”
- Staff maintain “trusting, respectful relationships” with pupils, who behave well and show kindness to one another, with bullying being rare.
- Governors “contribute much to the school’s drive for improvement,” offering support and challenge while knowing the school “extremely well.”
- Children in the early years get off to a “great start,” with staff effectively developing language and communication skills in “vibrant outdoor spaces.”
Areas to improve
- The school should review how the curriculum is organised and implemented in English and mathematics to ensure it provides the “best possible learning opportunities” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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