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.

Lewisham has 64 open primary schools. Of the 64 with a published Ofsted inspection, 9 (14%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Gordonbrock Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Lewisham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

64
Total schools
9
Outstanding (historic grade)
14%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
68.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Gordonbrock Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
🥈 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥉 Rathfern Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
4. Downderry Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
6. Brindishe Manor School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
7. Turnham Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. John Ball Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
9. Eliot Bank Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
10. Stillness Junior School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. Stillness Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Fairlawn Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Brindishe Lee School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. John Stainer Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
17. Tidemill Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Ashmead Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. St George's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
20. Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Primary
 Good 78 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Lewisham?
There are 64 open primary schools in Lewisham (closed schools are excluded). 9 of the 64 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Lewisham?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Lewisham is Gordonbrock Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Lewisham?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Lewisham?
Primary and secondary applications in Lewisham are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Lewisham council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.