Brindishe Lee School, London
Brindishe Lee School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 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 390th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lewisham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Brindishe Lee School in detail
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Brindishe Lee School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 84% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Brindishe Lee School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Brindishe Lee School as their first choice and 207 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brindishe Lee School are Brindishe Manor School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 85% maths); St Winifred's RC Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 69% maths); St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 85% maths); and Brindishe Green School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 90% maths).
Brindishe Lee School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Brindishe Manor SchoolSt Winifred's RC Primary SchoolSt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary SchoolBrindishe Green School
Who goes there
49% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Mixed (26%) and Black (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lee, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Handen Road, 230 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Brindishe Lee School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brindishe Lee School are Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (0.1 miles); and St Matthew Academy (0.8 miles).
Trinity Church of England School, LewishamSt Matthew Academy
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); 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
This is a calm, caring school where children thrive emotionally and academically. Teachers work hard to get to know each pupil individually and help them reach their potential. The school excels at promoting good behaviour and positive attitudes, making it an inclusive place where all children feel valued and supported.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well with outstanding conduct and respect for others
- Reading is a high priority with structured phonics teaching and strong promotion of love of reading
- Well-designed curriculum with carefully planned progression of knowledge and vocabulary
- Strong support for pupils with SEND through close work with specialist agencies
- Extensive extra-curricular programme tailored to pupils' interests
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always check pupils' understanding of key concepts before moving to more complex work, leaving some knowledge gaps
- Key subject content is sometimes not emphasised enough, with pupils focusing more on completing activities than understanding important ideas
- Need to ensure systematic checking of pupils' prior learning and addressing gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and leaders create an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, karate, salsa dancing, gardening, school choir, Year 6 theatre production, author visits, library visits
Brindishe Lee School is a welcoming primary school where pupils enjoy learning and behave exceptionally well. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and provide a broad curriculum with plenty of enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
18.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brindishe Lee School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brindishe Lee School.
- Sportacus at Brindishe LeeAt the school · Not yet graded
- V.I.B.E Tuition510m away · Not yet graded
- Creative Chameleons530m away · Not yet graded
- For Kids Co. Ltd890m away · Not yet graded
- Lee Learning Hub Tuition Centre990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Brindishe Lee 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 Lee School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brindishe Lee 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
- 49
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 45 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
196 pupils
255 places
59 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)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
23.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
196
Total Pupils
92
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,051
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,446
Per pupil
£1423k
Total funding
£47k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
9.4%
Persistent absence
181
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
Brindishe Lee School
Questions parents ask about Brindishe Lee School
What are SATs results like at Brindishe Lee School?
Of the pupils at Brindishe Lee School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Brindishe Lee School's Ofsted rating?
Brindishe Lee 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 Lee School?
No fixed boundary. When Brindishe Lee 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 Lee School?
Brindishe Lee School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 255 places.
How big are the classes at Brindishe Lee School?
Classes at Brindishe Lee School average 28 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Brindishe Lee School?
Brindishe Lee School has around 196 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brindishe Lee School?
4% of sessions were missed at Brindishe Lee School in 2024/25. 9.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brindishe Lee School?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming Brindishe Lee 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 Lee School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Sportacus at Brindishe Lee (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Brindishe Lee School's term dates?
Brindishe Lee 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 Lee School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 45 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Lee School?
Brindishe Lee School is at Wantage Road, Lee Green, London, SE12 8NA.
Sources: Lewisham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)