St Winifred's RC Primary School
London, SE12 0SJ · Lewisham · primary school
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40th 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 — 5.6/10 against 3,769 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Winifred's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a Sports Leaders club and an after-school club. Sporting activities include swimming, golf, curling, skipping, climbing, abseiling, canoeing and sailing. Arts provision features Art Week and whole school exhibitions, alongside educational visits to museums and galleries.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 children who need extra help with reading? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about St Winifred's RC Primary School
Overview
St Winifred’s RC Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, positive learning community" where pupils enjoy attending and make positive progress. The school’s Catholic ethos underpins a culture of kindness and respect, with leaders maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning from the early years. Pupils are well-prepared for secondary school, particularly in reading and mathematics, benefiting from a carefully structured curriculum and strong enrichment opportunities.
Strengths
- The early reading curriculum is "well structured and ambitious," ensuring a "very large majority of pupils develop the phonics knowledge they need to read confidently and accurately."
- Staff create "calm and purposeful places to learn" by dealing with off-task behaviour quickly, resulting in good attendance and punctuality.
- The school offers an "impressive range of sports" and strong arts provision, with many pupils benefiting from individual music tuition and after-school clubs.
- Leaders support staff well-being and workload management, fostering a positive environment where staff appreciate the support provided.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) study a curriculum matching the breadth of the national curriculum, with teachers tackling gaps in knowledge.
Areas to improve
- In subjects like history and science, the curriculum is at an earlier stage of design; assessment is not always used precisely to check what pupils know, leading to gaps in understanding.
- The school should ensure staff have sufficient subject knowledge across the curriculum to check pupils’ understanding and make necessary adaptations.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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