Forster Park Primary School
Lewisham, SE6 1PQ · Lewisham · primary school
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42nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 1,656 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 62% | 3.70 |
| 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.
Forster Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Book Club and cooking activities, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 269 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Forster Park Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” at this “caring school,” where they learn to “be respectful, be responsible, be kind.” The report highlights a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that is “representative of the whole school community,” with “personal development” noted as a particular strength. Most pupils achieve well, supported by high expectations and a calm, organised environment.
Strengths
- The phonics programme is “carefully selected” and “precisely tracked,” with staff providing “effective support” to those struggling.
- The curriculum “builds securely on pupils’ learning over time,” ensuring key concepts are taught in a “logical, sequential way.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “generally supported to achieve well” through flexible access to a “high-quality” specially resourced provision.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils “exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain” through diverse experiences and community contributions.
- Attendance is improving due to a “consistent and rigorous approach,” and governors “appropriately challenge leaders” to refine education quality.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must improve their expertise in selecting activities and resources, as some are “not well suited to helping pupils to understand the intended subject content,” which hinders knowledge retention.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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