Edmund Waller Primary School
London, SE14 5LY · Lewisham · primary school
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21st 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 — 6.8/10 against 4,236 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| 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.
Edmund Waller 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 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Gardening, Science, Lego, and Languages clubs, or take part in Taekwondo, Football, Dance, and Orchestra. Year 6 students attend residential trips to PGL Windmill Hill and Stubbers Adventure Centre. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 451. 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 Year 6 residential trips? How does the after-school club operate for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Edmund Waller Primary School
Overview
Edmund Waller Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that allows pupils to build on prior learning effectively, resulting in high engagement and strong academic progress.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, respectful, and confident, with staff dealing promptly with any rare instances of bullying.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn well through clear instruction and support.
- Early reading is prioritised with a suitable phonics programme; staff identify and support pupils falling behind quickly, fostering a genuine love of reading.
- Teachers use assessment well and break down complex ideas, particularly in mathematics, using concrete resources to secure understanding.
- The school enriches learning through educational outings, after-school clubs, and opportunities for pupils to participate in democracy via the school council.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum implementation does not focus enough on ensuring pupils know and understand subject-specific vocabulary, which can hinder their grasp of key concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being vigilant, well-trained, and capable of identifying early warning signs of risk to ensure pupils receive immediate support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 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
—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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