All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath, London
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 537th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lewisham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath in detail
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath in its own words
In its own words: "At All Saints' Primary School, we aspire to cultivate a community of happy, healthy, and inquisitive learners who are empowered to make a positive impact on the world."
The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lewisham
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 84% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath as their first choice and 144 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath are John Ball Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 78% maths); St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 85% maths); James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths); and Brooklands Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 64% maths).
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
John Ball Primary SchoolSt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary SchoolJames Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the DeafBrooklands Primary School
What parents say
116 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).
Who goes there
11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 26.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Mixed (20%) and Black (13%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 5 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blackheath, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hare & Billet Road (->se), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath are St Matthew Academy (0.4 miles), St Ursula's Convent School (0.6 miles), The John Roan School (0.7 miles) and Prendergast Vale School (0.9 miles).
St Matthew AcademySt Ursula's Convent SchoolThe John Roan SchoolPrendergast Vale School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
All Saints' is a caring school where children are happy, feel valued, and develop strong academic skills in reading, writing, and maths. The school uses its location on Blackheath creatively for learning, and pupils benefit from a wide range of visits, clubs, and leadership opportunities that build confidence and responsibility. Teachers support all learners well, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with structured phonics teaching and support for struggling readers
- Well-planned, broad curriculum that builds knowledge over time with visits and events bringing learning to life
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs, helping them build independence
- Calm, purposeful behaviour with clear expectations and swift handling of issues
- Leadership and governors are ambitious and focused on ensuring all pupils achieve well
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching explanations of subject content lack clarity, causing a small number of pupils to lose focus and struggle to grasp key concepts
- The school needs to ensure curriculum is delivered with expertise and matches its intentions so pupils remain engaged
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong relationships between staff and pupils, and pupils feeling safe and knowing they can turn to adults with worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir performances at community events, sports teams in local competitions, Junior Travel Ambassadors, Eco Ambassadors, school council elections, mindfulness sessions
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath is a happy, well-cared-for school where pupils thrive in a supportive environment and achieve well across a broad curriculum. The school has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection.
At a Glance
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
116 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath.
- The Strings Club - Blackheath Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Super Camps - Blackheath560m away · Not yet graded
- Munchkin Sports Blackheath Prep After School Care910m away · Not yet graded
- For Kids Co. Ltd940m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lewisham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath is in Lewisham; for families living there:
Apply to Lewisham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 71
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 71 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 54 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
184 pupils
239 places
55 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lewisham council
Places available
3,323
Applications
2,840
Got 1st preference
87.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Lewisham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
189
Total Pupils
94
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,044
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,394
Per pupil
£1304k
Total funding
£32k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
13.3%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Questions parents ask about All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
What are SATs results like at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
Of the pupils at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath's Ofsted rating?
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
No fixed boundary. When All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath is oversubscribed, Lewisham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 239 places.
How big are the classes at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
Classes at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath average 27 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath has around 189 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
4.8% of sessions were missed at All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath in 2024/25. 13.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Strings Club - Blackheath Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 71 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 54 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Where is All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath?
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath is at 2 Blackheath Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)