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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 10/07/2024

St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Lewisham · SE13 5SG
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
FSM %
19.6%
EAL %
33%
KS2 R+W+M
78%
About this school

St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Lewisham, London (SE13 5SG). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 204 pupils and a capacity of 210.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils at St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 15% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 79%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (19.6%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 33% 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)78%
National average ~65%3-year average: 79%
Higher Standard
15%
Reading
81%
Maths
85%
Writing
89%
Grammar & Punctuation
74%
English as Additional Language
33%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
75%
Girls
80%
Gender gap: 5.0 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)
33%
Non-disadvantaged
100%
Gap
-36pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughLewisham
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressLee Church Street, London, SE13 5SG
Telephone2088523151
URN100724
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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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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