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 primary schools, of which 9 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 55 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Lewisham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Gordonbrock Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 11 schools in Lewisham. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Lewisham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

64
Total schools
9
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
68.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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All schools in LewishamPrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in LewishamYear 7 onwards Outstanding schools in Lewisham9 schools rated Outstanding Schools with catchment data11 schools with last-admitted distance

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Lewisham?
There are 64 primary schools in Lewisham, of which 9 (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 Gordonbrock Primary 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 schools in Lewisham are rated Outstanding and 86% 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.