St William of York Catholic Primary School
London, SE23 1PS · Lewisham · primary school
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25th 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,933 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St William of York Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Illustration Club, School Choir, RockSteady, and LAMDA, while sports include Platform Cricket and Milwall Football Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the after-school club offer? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St William of York Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as ‘very happy and kept safe’ in a ‘safe, nurturing environment’ where they treat each other with ‘utmost kindness and respect’. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils achieve well across a broad curriculum and are ‘well prepared for the next stage in their education’. The school fosters positive character traits, with pupils showing ‘excellent attitudes to learning’ and striving to be ‘ACE’ through positive ‘attitudes’, great ‘commitment’ and brilliant ‘effort’.
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are ‘exceptional’, with older pupils supporting younger ones and adults dealing with concerns ‘quickly and effectively’.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and balanced’, with teachers providing clear explanations and helping pupils use specific subject vocabulary accurately.
- Phonics teaching is ‘well organised and well delivered’, with at-risk pupils receiving extra support from skilled staff.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘highly effective support’ and learn the same curriculum as other pupils.
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and developing a love for stories and reading from an early age.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, the order of learning has not been ‘fully thought through’, meaning pupils’ understanding is not being deepened as successfully as intended.
- Leaders should continue work to ensure all curriculum aspects enable pupils to work ‘step by step, towards the ambitious curriculum end points’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with well-trained staff who act quickly on concerns and work closely with agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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