SchoolScoresBrindishe Manor School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Leahurst Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 5LS
020 8852 0852 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 22 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
184 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Lewisham comparisons use the 30 of its 64 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 34 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 52 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 124 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Lewisham figures pool parents at the Lewisham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
75% — 7 points above the Lewisham average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lewisham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 79 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 293 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 59th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 28.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 50th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 54th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 38th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.2% | 37.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 43rd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 45th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Brindishe Lee School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brindishe Green School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Winifred's RC Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandhurst Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Baring Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Lewisham CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Ball Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wingfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brindishe Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Brindishe Manor School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2024.
How did Brindishe Manor School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Brindishe Manor School?
94% of the 184 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Brindishe Manor School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Brindishe Manor School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 79 families put Brindishe Manor School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100693.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.