Brindishe Green School, London
Brindishe Green School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 225th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Brindishe Green School in detail
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Brindishe Green School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Brindishe Green School
For September 2026 entry, 75 families put Brindishe Green School as their first choice and 302 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Brindishe Green School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brindishe Green School are Brindishe Manor School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 85% maths); St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 70% maths); Brindishe Lee School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths); and Sandhurst Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths).
Brindishe Green School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Brindishe Manor SchoolSt Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary SchoolBrindishe Lee SchoolSandhurst Primary School
Who goes there
51.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (25%), White British (24%) and Black (19%).
In 2026, 80 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 16 (2.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hither Green Rail Station, about 260 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Theodore Road, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1027 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lewisham (671), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brindishe Green School issued 3 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brindishe Green School are Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (0.6 miles); St Matthew Academy (0.9 miles); Prendergast Vale School (1 mile); and Prendergast Ladywell School (1 mile).
Trinity Church of England School, LewishamSt Matthew AcademyPrendergast Vale SchoolPrendergast Ladywell School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brindishe Green School creates a welcoming, safe environment where pupils thrive. Teachers know their subjects well and provide tailored support, especially for children with additional needs. The school goes beyond academics by developing confident, thoughtful young people who understand healthy relationships, current affairs, and digital safety.
Key Strengths
- Pupils have high attendance and punctuality, with positive behaviour throughout the school
- Strong teaching of reading and phonics, with well-matched books and consistent phonics delivery
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with staff adapting learning effectively and working closely with external agencies
- Strong character development through personal, social and health education, including teaching about healthy relationships and managing peer pressure
- Secure early years provision with good foundations in maths, language and communication
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects do not have clearly defined or coherently presented knowledge and skills for pupils to learn
- Subject leadership in some areas needs further development, particularly for new subject leaders
- Teaching in some subjects does not routinely develop pupils' subject-specific understanding as well as it could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport clubs after school, structured activities during play and lunchtimes, leadership roles as language interpreters, safety first ambassadors, and digital ambassadors
Brindishe Green School is a good primary school where pupils are keen to attend, behave well, and feel safe and happy. Leaders promote high ambitions for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 86% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
22
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brindishe Green School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brindishe Green School.
- Creative Chameleons430m away · Not yet graded
- Geek School Catford620m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Torridon Road Library870m away · Not yet graded
- Best After School Club Limited880m away · Not yet graded
- Sportacus at Brindishe Lee910m away · Not yet graded
- Smartchoice Holiday Club LTD930m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Brindishe Green School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Lewisham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brindishe Green School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brindishe Green School 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
- 58
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 47 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
10 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Brindishe Green School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
586 pupils
660 places
74 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
80
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
16.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
585
Total Pupils
290
Boys
295
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,991
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,473
Per pupil
£4192k
Total funding
£191k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
14.7%
Persistent absence
532
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
Questions parents ask about Brindishe Green School
What are SATs results like at Brindishe Green School?
Of the pupils at Brindishe Green School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Brindishe Green School's Ofsted rating?
Brindishe Green School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Brindishe Green School?
No fixed boundary. When Brindishe Green School is oversubscribed, Lewisham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brindishe Green School?
Brindishe Green School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 660 places.
How big are the classes at Brindishe Green School?
Classes at Brindishe Green School average 26 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Brindishe Green School?
Brindishe Green School has around 585 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brindishe Green School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Brindishe Green School in 2024/25. 14.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brindishe Green School?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming Brindishe Green School 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 Brindishe Green School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Brindishe Green School: Creative Chameleons (430m away, registered, not yet graded), Geek School Catford (620m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ Torridon Road Library (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Brindishe Green School's term dates?
Brindishe Green School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Lewisham. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Brindishe Green School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 47 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 10 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 Brindishe Green School?
Brindishe Green School is at Beacon Road, London, SE13 6EH.
Sources: Lewisham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)