Best Primary Schools in Lewisham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 64 schools across Lewisham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

25%

Outstanding rate

68.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

40.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
🥈	St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
🥉	Eliot Bank Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
4.	Tidemill Academy Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
5.	Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
6.	Brindishe Lee School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
7.	Turnham Academy Primary	Good	76	View school
8.	Gordonbrock Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
9.	Rathfern Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
10.	Downderry Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
11.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
12.	Torridon Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
13.	St George's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
14.	Brindishe Manor School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
15.	Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary Primary	Good	70	View school
16.	Stillness Junior School Primary	Good	70	View school
17.	John Ball Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
18.	Edmund Waller Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
19.	Fairlawn Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
20.	Beecroft Garden Primary Primary	Good	68	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Lewisham?

There are 64 primary schools in Lewisham, of which 16 (25%) 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 Haberdashers' Hatcham Free 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?

25% of primary schools in Lewisham are rated Outstanding and 70% 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.