SchoolScoresSt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Lee Church Street, st margarets lee ce school, London, SE13 5SG
020 8852 3151 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 10 July 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
110 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 1st highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 88% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 70 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lewisham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%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
27 pupils in this year group.
78% — 10 points above the Lewisham average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (73%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 177 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.4
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 48th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 28.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 59th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 49th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.5% | 37.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 50th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 52nd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 34th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 44th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 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 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Ball Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brindishe Manor School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heath House Preparatory School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Brooklands Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints' CofE Primary School Blackheath 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brindishe Green School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wingfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Winifred's RC Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 July 2024.
How did St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School?
98% of the 110 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 100724.
- 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.