St George's CofE Primary School
London, SE23 2NE · Lewisham · primary school
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8th 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 — 8.9/10 against 1,673 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| 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.
St George's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, athletics, basketball, swimming, cricket, hockey, gymnastics, and tennis, alongside drama workshops and dance showcases. Trips include visits to the Horniman Museum, Goldsmiths, the British Museum, the Science Museum, Southwark Cathedral, Dacres Wood, the Imperial War Museum, and Crofton Roman Villa.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St George's CofE Primary School
Overview
St George's CofE Primary School is described as an ambitious institution where pupils "achieve highly" and "flourish" in a supportive environment. The report highlights that leaders maintain an "unwavering focus" on core skills, resulting in strong outcomes for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Strengths
- Pupils "consistently attain above the national averages" in reading, writing, and mathematics, with SEND pupils making "excellent progress".
- Attendance has seen "notable improvements," with rates for disadvantaged and SEND pupils now "above national levels."
- Teaching is "highly effective," using a "structured approach" that helps pupils "recall knowledge from previous learning" and correct misconceptions.
- The early years curriculum is "well-structured and ambitious," ensuring children develop a "secure grounding in reading" and early writing skills.
- Leaders provide "unwavering support for vulnerable pupils," with robust systems to identify barriers and ensure "precisely targeted" use of additional funding.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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