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GoodMixedLast inspected 21/09/2022

Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Primary · Community school · Lewisham · SE8 5LW
Pupils
222
Capacity
235
FSM %
34.7%
EAL %
47%
KS2 R+W+M
57%
About this school

Grinling Gibbons Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Lewisham, London (SE8 5LW). It has 222 pupils and a capacity of 235.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Grinling Gibbons Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils at Grinling Gibbons Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — below the national average of approximately 65%. 0% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 58%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (34.7%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 47% speak English as an additional language. Lewisham is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)57%
National average ~65%3-year average: 58%
Higher Standard
0%
Reading
60%
Maths
73%
Writing
63%
Grammar & Punctuation
73%
English as Additional Language
47%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
46%
Girls
65%
Gender gap: 19.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
50%
Non-disadvantaged
64%
Gap
-19pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughLewisham
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressClyde Street, London, SE8 5LW
Telephone2086924907
URN100685
Area House Prices — Lewisham · 2024
Median price
£430k
Average price
£490k
Annual change
+1.9%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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