Tidemill Academy is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Lewisham, London (SE8 4RJ). It has 448 pupils and a capacity of 420.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022, Tidemill Academy 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, 76% of pupils at Tidemill Academy met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 19% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 73%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (41.9%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 63% speak English as an additional language. Lewisham is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
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.
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.