SchoolScoresMarvels Lane Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Riddons Road, Grove Park, London, SE12 9RA
020 8857 3904 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 July 2016.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 15th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). 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
50 pupils in this year group.
70% — 2 points above the Lewisham average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 79 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 26th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.4% | 28.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 51st highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 63rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.5% | 37.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 60th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 60th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.5% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 45th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 43rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 51st highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 24% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 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
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmstead Wood Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haberdashers' Knights Primary 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cooper's Lane Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Launcelot Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orion Ravensworth 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Good Shepherd RC School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burnt Ash Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Middle Park Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marvels Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marvels Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 July 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Marvels Lane Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Marvels Lane Primary School?
89% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Marvels Lane Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Marvels Lane Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Marvels Lane Primary School as their first choice for 32 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 31 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 100696.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.