Eliot Bank Primary School
London, SE26 4BU · Lewisham · primary school
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10th 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 — 9.6/10 against 4,152 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eliot Bank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 397 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Eliot Bank Primary School
Overview
Eliot Bank Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all categories, with ‘Outstanding’ provision in the early years. Leaders deliver an “ambitious and carefully planned curriculum” that ensures pupils achieve well and develop strong social and emotional foundations. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are “happy, safe and enjoy school life,” supported by staff with secure subject knowledge.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum provides “exceptional foundations,” focusing on social and emotional development to create “highly confident learners.”
- Leaders sequence the curriculum to ensure learning “builds progressively over time,” resulting in strong outcomes such as high-quality artwork.
- Teachers effectively check understanding and address misconceptions swiftly, helping pupils deepen subject-specific knowledge through discussion.
- Reading is prioritised with an effective phonics programme, ensuring pupils read with “fluency and confidence” and write accurately.
- Staff receive robust professional development and feel valued, working collaboratively with a federation partner school to share ideas.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are shared clearly with all staff so support is “closely matched to their needs.”
- Staff must manage unsettled behaviour more consistently to prevent “low-level disruption” from affecting curriculum learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place to monitor safety and support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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