Best 3 Primary schools in Lewisham – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Primary) in London; Brindishe Manor School (Primary) in London; John Ball Primary School (Primary) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School, Brindishe Manor School and John Ball Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,300, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all under Lewisham local authority.

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Attribute	St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School SE13 5SG	Brindishe Manor School SE13 5LS	John Ball Primary School SE3 0TP
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	London SE13 5SG	London SE13 5LS	London SE3 0TP
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Sep 2024	1 26 Jun 2024	1 9 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	480	660
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lewisham (209)	Lewisham (209)	Lewisham (209)
Website	www.sml.london	www.brindishemanor.lewisham.sch.uk	www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk
Telephone	02088523151	02088520852	02088521601
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

SE13 5SG

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: London
SE13 5SG
Ofsted: 1 11 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lewisham (209)
Website: www.sml.london
Telephone: 02088523151

Brindishe Manor School

SE13 5LS

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: London
SE13 5LS
Ofsted: 1 26 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lewisham (209)
Website: www.brindishemanor.lewisham.sch.uk
Telephone: 02088520852

John Ball Primary School

SE3 0TP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: London
SE3 0TP
Ofsted: 1 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lewisham (209)
Website: www.johnball.lewisham.sch.uk
Telephone: 02088521601

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.