Myatt Garden Primary School
London, SE4 1DF · Lewisham · primary school
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24th 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 — 7.6/10 against 3,249 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Myatt Garden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 trips are planned for the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Myatt Garden Primary School
Overview
Myatt Garden Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as a "true community school" where pupils are "well cared for" and feel secure. Leaders demonstrate a "conscientious approach," ensuring the school remains a "calm, settled environment" with high expectations for pupil achievement and character development.
Strengths
- The school provides a "broad, rich curriculum" with "ambitious content" set out in a logical order to help pupils build knowledge.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge and expertise," promoting curiosity through engaging experiences and checking understanding of key concepts.
- The school "effectively identifies and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring they are successful.
- Reading is a priority; pupils "learn to read with insight" due to a clearly set out phonics curriculum and support for text comprehension.
- Staff model kindness and respect, helping pupils develop important social behaviours and a sense of responsibility for others.
Areas to improve
- Staff must make "systematic checks on pupils’ phonics knowledge" to address gaps in sound recognition before moving on to new learning.
- The school should identify all knowledge required for accurate letter formation and break down the writing transcription curriculum into smaller, sequential parts.
Safeguarding
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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