Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Lewisham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 98 schools across Lewisham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

68.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

40.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Heath House Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥈	Chelwood Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Greenvale School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Watergate School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Gordonbrock Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
6.	Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
7.	Rathfern Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
8.	Downderry Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
9.	St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
10.	Brindishe Manor School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
11.	Turnham Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
12.	John Ball Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
13.	Eliot Bank Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
14.	Stillness Junior School Primary	Good	82	View school
15.	St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
16.	Clyde Nursery School. Nursery	Good	80	View school
17.	Stillness Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Fairlawn Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Abbey Manor College Not applicable	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Lewisham?

There are 98 primary & secondary schools in Lewisham, of which 14 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Lewisham?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Lewisham is Heath House Preparatory School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Lewisham?

Primary and secondary school applications in Lewisham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Lewisham council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Lewisham?

14% of primary & secondary schools in Lewisham are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 83.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.