Childeric Primary School, London

In its own words: "The fundamental purpose of our school is to meet the needs of all our pupils to enable them to achieve as highly as possible/their full potential in all areas of their development, in a safe, supportive environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a pleasure to welcome you to Childeric, a vibrant and nurturing school where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. At Childeric, we are proud to offer a caring environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential."

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Childeric Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 75% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Childeric Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Childeric Primary School are St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, 90% reading, 93% maths); Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (0.4 miles, Good, 95% reading, 93% maths); Grinling Gibbons Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 73% maths); and Myatt Garden Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 80% maths).

Childeric Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Childeric Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Nexus Education Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

60.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 65.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (46%), other ethnic groups (20%) and Mixed (9%).

Childeric Primary School had 24 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is New Cross Gate Rail Station, about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ludwick Mews, 150 metres away.

In 2024/25, Childeric Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Childeric Primary School are Deptford Green School (0.1 miles), Addey and Stanhope School (0.4 miles) and Haberdashers' Hatcham College (0.7 miles).