Grinling Gibbons Primary School
London, SE8 5LW · Lewisham · primary school
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56th 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 — 2.4/10 against 2,066 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grinling Gibbons Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard in their subjects? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Grinling Gibbons Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "believed in" and taught to "believe in themselves," resulting in "exemplary" behaviour and attitudes. Leaders have established a "clear vision" that is shared by all staff, fostering a strong sense of pride and respect within the community.
Strengths
- Pupils’ "behaviour and attitudes are exemplary," with classrooms described as "calm and orderly" and low-level disruption being rare.
- Personal development is "exceptionally well catered for," helping pupils understand diversity and develop a strong sense of self-worth.
- The approach to early reading is "clear and consistent," enabling pupils to become "fluent readers by the end of Year 2."
- Staff have "high expectations" for spoken language, supporting pupils to use vocabulary and grammatical features accurately.
- Inclusion is "at the heart of learning," with high aspirations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders’ and teachers’ expertise in implementing the new curriculum is "still developing"; leaders must prioritise developing subject knowledge so pupils’ understanding deepens equally in all subjects.
- Assessment in subjects other than English and mathematics is not providing "useful information" to identify gaps; leaders need to ensure assessment across the wider curriculum is informative.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff being "vigilant" and concerns about pupils’ well-being or safety being "spotted and acted on quickly."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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