Brindishe Manor School, London
Brindishe Manor School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 367th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 Manor School in detail
Brindishe Manor School in its own words
In its own words: "Please click on the tabs under admissions for information regarding Starting Nursery , Starting Reception , In-Year Admissions: Yrs 1-6 , Children with SEND. We are pleased to announce that school tours will be taking place this term for anyone interested in applying for a Reception or Nursery place at our school."
On phones, the school says: "Home Home News Mobile Phone Policy Please find attached our Mobile Phone Policy which has been written by Brindishe Schools in collaboration with the parent/carer 'Smart Phone Free' group and in line with national guidance."
Coming up: an open day on Monday 26 October 2026, an open day on Friday 27 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 12 January 2027 and an open day on Monday 15 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lewisham
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Brindishe Manor School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Brindishe Manor School
For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Brindishe Manor School as their first choice and 293 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 20 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Brindishe Manor School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brindishe Manor School are Brindishe Lee School (0.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths); Brindishe Green School (0.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 90% maths); St Winifred's RC Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 69% maths); and St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 85% maths).
Brindishe Manor School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Brindishe Lee SchoolBrindishe Green SchoolSt Winifred's RC Primary SchoolSt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Who goes there
8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 35.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (52%), Mixed (15%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 59 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 8 (1.9%) 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, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Lane (SE12), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brindishe Manor School issued 4 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brindishe Manor School are Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (0.3 miles); and St Matthew Academy (0.9 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brindishe Manor School excels at creating an inclusive learning environment where all pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive and develop confidence. The school prioritises reading and uses engaging, well-planned lessons to help pupils progress. Staff demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and provide clear support, enabling pupils to build on their learning and develop resilience and curiosity.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge and skills exceptionally well over time
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND and EAL, enabling them to access learning successfully
- Strong emphasis on reading as a priority, with engaging phonics lessons and varied reading activities
- Exemplary behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school
- Exceptional character development and enrichment opportunities that promote respect and diversity
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School visits, residential stays, playground team leadership, subject team projects and competitions, reading suitcases, playground reading hut, reading buddy schemes
Brindishe Manor School is rated Outstanding across all areas. Pupils are immensely proud of their school and benefit from exciting learning opportunities in a supportive, inclusive community environment.
At a Glance
8.9%
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 82% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Brindishe Manor School
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brindishe Manor School.
- Creative ChameleonsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Sportacus at Brindishe Lee310m away · Not yet graded
- V.I.B.E Tuition710m away · Not yet graded
- For Kids Co. Ltd990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Brindishe Manor 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 Manor School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brindishe Manor 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
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 21 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
5 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 Manor School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
404 pupils
450 places
46 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
59
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
426
Total Pupils
222
Boys
204
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,813
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,098
Per pupil
£2655k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
6.6%
Persistent absence
361
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 Manor School
Questions parents ask about Brindishe Manor School
What are SATs results like at Brindishe Manor School?
Of the pupils at Brindishe Manor School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Brindishe Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Brindishe Manor School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Brindishe Manor School?
No fixed boundary. When Brindishe Manor 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 Manor School?
Brindishe Manor School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at Brindishe Manor School?
Classes at Brindishe Manor School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Brindishe Manor School?
Brindishe Manor School has around 426 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brindishe Manor School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Brindishe Manor School in 2024/25. 6.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brindishe Manor School?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming Brindishe Manor 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 Manor School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Creative Chameleons (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.
What are Brindishe Manor School's term dates?
Brindishe Manor 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 Manor School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 21 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 5 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 Manor School?
Brindishe Manor School is at Leahurst Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 5LS.
Sources: Lewisham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)