Schools across Lewisham
Local authority · 98 schools across 7 towns
98
64 primary · 12 secondary
39,093
87% capacity used
27
3 outstanding · 24 good
45,036
5,943 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.9%
KS2 Maths
73.9%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,770 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,775 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
16.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
83
2024/25
Absence trend across Lewisham schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Assessment Requests
646
Tribunal Cases
34
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
113
Lodged
(3.0%)
19
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
113
Lodged
(3.4%)
19
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
115
Lodged
(4.2%)
55
Heard
4
Successful
(7%)
Total
228
Lodged
(3.5%)
74
Heard
4
Successful
(5%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.