Gordonbrock Primary School, Brockley
Gordonbrock Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Brockley. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 67 schools in Lewisham with published results, and 1,455th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- 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
Gordonbrock Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Gordonbrock Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 87% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Gordonbrock Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 128 families put Gordonbrock Primary School as their first choice and 347 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 41 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Gordonbrock Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gordonbrock Primary School are Beecroft Garden Primary (0.4 miles, Good, 95% reading, 80% maths); St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 70% maths); Holbeach Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths); and Stillness Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths).
Gordonbrock Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Beecroft Garden PrimarySt Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary SchoolHolbeach Primary SchoolStillness Junior School
What parents say
151 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Gordonbrock Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 76% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (76%).
Who goes there
11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 33.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (45%), Mixed (17%) and Black (11%).
In 2026, 75 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 5 (0.8%) 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 Crofton Park Station, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gordonbrock Sch / Brockley Cem, 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Gordonbrock Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gordonbrock Primary School are Prendergast School (0.3 miles), Prendergast Ladywell School (0.4 miles) and Prendergast Vale School (0.8 miles).
Prendergast SchoolPrendergast Ladywell SchoolPrendergast Vale School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Gordonbrock excels at helping all children - including those with additional needs - make strong progress in their learning. The school provides a calm, purposeful environment built on positive relationships, exceptional behaviour management and excellent attendance. Beyond academics, the school offers impressive enrichment experiences from art exhibitions to leadership opportunities, helping pupils develop confidence and explore their different talents.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress and high outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics with pupils achieving well above national standards
- Exceptionally well-managed behaviour supported by trusting relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-designed curriculum with careful knowledge progression and opportunities for pupils to apply and deepen understanding
- High-quality phonics approach enabling pupils to read confidently and write accurately
- Wide range of enrichment activities including arts, leadership roles and after-school clubs to develop pupils' talents and confidence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Art exhibitions, eco-club, playground buddies, after-school activities, arts programmes
Gordonbrock Primary School is an exceptional school where pupils thrive as learners, with the highest ambition for children to develop as confident and capable young people. The school has maintained outstanding standards with a well-structured, relevant curriculum delivered with care and skill.
At a Glance
11.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
151 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 87% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 85% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
29.4
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
24
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Gordonbrock Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Gordonbrock Primary School.
- Crofton Park AfterSchool Club330m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning - Brockley560m away · Not yet graded
- Ballers Sports Coaching Ltd690m away · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps at Honor Oak Park870m away · Not yet graded
- Smartchoice Holiday Club LTD990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Gordonbrock Primary 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 Gordonbrock Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gordonbrock Primary 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
- 43
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 43 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 37 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
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.
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Your chances of a place at Gordonbrock Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
610 pupils
630 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Brockley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brockley
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
75
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
12.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
626
Total Pupils
307
Boys
319
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
22.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,857
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,051
Per pupil
£3999k
Total funding
£126k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
7.7%
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
Gordonbrock Primary School
Questions parents ask about Gordonbrock Primary School
What are SATs results like at Gordonbrock Primary School?
Of the pupils at Gordonbrock Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Gordonbrock Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gordonbrock Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Gordonbrock Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Gordonbrock Primary 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 Gordonbrock Primary School?
Gordonbrock Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Gordonbrock Primary School?
Classes at Gordonbrock Primary School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Gordonbrock Primary School?
Gordonbrock Primary School has around 626 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gordonbrock Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Gordonbrock Primary School in 2024/25. 7.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gordonbrock Primary School?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming Gordonbrock Primary 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 Gordonbrock Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Gordonbrock Primary School: Crofton Park AfterSchool Club (330m away, registered, not yet graded), First Class Learning - Brockley (560m away, registered, not yet graded) and Ballers Sports Coaching Ltd (690m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Gordonbrock Primary School's term dates?
Gordonbrock Primary 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 Gordonbrock Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 43 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 37 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 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 Gordonbrock Primary School?
Gordonbrock Primary School is at Amyruth Road, London, Brockley, SE4 1HQ.
Sources: Lewisham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)