Good Shepherd RC School
Bromley, BR1 5EP · Lewisham · primary school
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52nd 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 — 5.6/10 against 2,328 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Good Shepherd RC School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Boys' and Girls' Yoga, Boys' & Girls' Dance, and football teams. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 290. 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 are the yoga and dance clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Good Shepherd RC School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy and safe" with "courteous" behaviour, benefiting from a strong focus on community values and personal development. However, the quality of education, behaviour, leadership, and early years provision all require improvement due to inconsistent teaching, unclear curriculum planning, and gaps in pupil knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," with staff who are "kind and caring."
- Personal development is rated Good, with pupils learning about "fundamental British values" and staying safe from online risks.
- The school effectively identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers encourage reading interest, and phonics teaching helps pupils read unfamiliar words.
- Pupils take up responsibility through roles such as "faith leaders" and engage in sports clubs.
Areas to improve
- Teaching must enable pupils to "learn and remember knowledge successfully across the whole curriculum," as staff currently lack subject knowledge in some areas.
- The school must use assessment checks to "identify misconceptions and address them," particularly in foundation subjects where gaps exist.
- Staff must promote "consistently high expectations" for learning behaviour to ensure pupils complete important work.
- The early years curriculum must identify "precise knowledge" children need to learn to prepare them for Year 1.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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