Kilmorie Primary School, London
Kilmorie Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 465th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Kilmorie Primary School in detail
Kilmorie Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are an inclusive, vibrant community committed to enabling our pupils to be successful citizens with a great love for learning. Our school environment is safe, exciting and welcoming to our children and their families. The curriculum at Kilmorie Primary School is broad, rich, immersive and purposeful. We encourage our children to be independent, innovative and curious learners."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, karate, dance and drama.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open evening on Friday 9 July 2027 at 5.25pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lewisham
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Kilmorie Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Kilmorie Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Kilmorie Primary School as their first choice and 239 named it as one of their preferences, for 82 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Kilmorie Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kilmorie Primary School are Perrymount Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths); Rathfern Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 85% maths); Dalmain Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 81% maths); and St William of York Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 76% maths).
Kilmorie Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Perrymount Primary SchoolRathfern Primary SchoolDalmain Primary SchoolSt William of York Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 28.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Mixed (20%) and Black (10%).
In 2026, 69 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 16 (2.6%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Forest Hill Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lutwyche Road, 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kilmorie Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kilmorie Primary School are Allenby Tutorial Trust (0.4 miles), Forest Hill School (0.6 miles), Sydenham and Forest Hill Sixth Form (0.9 miles) and Sydenham School (0.9 miles).
Allenby Tutorial TrustForest Hill SchoolSydenham and Forest Hill Sixth FormSydenham School
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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a friendly and nurturing school. From the early years, children benefit from caring and supportive relationships with adults who help them to identify their emotions and to access a range of support, when necessary.
Pupils' typically achieve well in national tests and develop knowledge across the curriculum. Leaders have reviewed the curriculum and made changes to deepen pupils' understanding of some key concepts.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school monitors carefully the quality of education to identify areas where improvements could be made and leaders act on these. The school has ensured that pupils learn a broad curriculum and are taught key concepts in a logical sequence in order to build pupils' knowledge over time.
Leaders take pupils' starting points into account and build upon these. For example, in the Nursery children have opportunities to develop their physical skills through climbing and balancing. Through working with a range of simple tools, for example to cut dough for biscuits and pastry in weekly cooking classes, children also develop their manual dexterity. This prepares them for increasingly precise tasks in Reception such as drawing, forming letters and using a needle and thread to sew simple stitches.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
9.6%
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 remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 72% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
28.9
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
17
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Kilmorie Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kilmorie Primary School.
- Rainbow Afterschool Club620m away · Not yet graded
- Topmark Out of School Club Dalmain670m away · Not yet graded
- The Young Explorers Club at St. George's Primary School840m away · Not yet graded
- Ballers Sports Coaching Ltd890m away · Not yet graded
- Munchkin Sports St Dunstan's College Holiday Camp960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Kilmorie 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 Kilmorie Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kilmorie 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
- 63
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 51 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
12 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
91%
Near capacity
596 pupils
657 places
61 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
69
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
613
Total Pupils
325
Boys
288
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,340
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,014
Per pupil
£3799k
Total funding
£103k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
526
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
Questions parents ask about Kilmorie Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kilmorie Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kilmorie Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Kilmorie Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kilmorie Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Kilmorie Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kilmorie 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 Kilmorie Primary School?
Kilmorie Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 657 places.
How big are the classes at Kilmorie Primary School?
Classes at Kilmorie Primary School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Kilmorie Primary School?
Kilmorie Primary School has around 613 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kilmorie Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Kilmorie Primary School in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kilmorie Primary School?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming Kilmorie 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 Kilmorie Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Kilmorie Primary School: Rainbow Afterschool Club (620m away, registered, not yet graded), Topmark Out of School Club Dalmain (670m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Young Explorers Club at St. George's Primary School (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Kilmorie Primary School's term dates?
Kilmorie 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 Kilmorie Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 51 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 12 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 Kilmorie Primary School?
Kilmorie Primary School is at Kilmorie Road, London, SE23 2SP.
Sources: Lewisham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)