Brindishe Lee School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 89%. Maths has improved from 76% to 82%. Writing has remained stable at around 79%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
196 pupils
270 capacity
74 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
3,494
Applications
2,939
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0151%
Overall absence
9.39227%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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