Rushey Green Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rushey Green excels at supporting all children to learn well, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school has created an inclusive, welcoming environment where children feel safe and respected. Teachers use clever strategies to make lessons interesting and challenging, helping pupils develop strong reading skills and confidence in their writing.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve higher than national averages in reading, writing and mathematics across key stages
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils, including the most able, with diminishing progress gaps
- Effective teaching of phonics and promotion of a love of reading, with pupils using good comprehension strategies
- Well-managed behaviour and inclusive ethos, with excellent support for pupils with special needs and deaf pupils
- Strong leadership team and governors effectively holding the school accountable for pupil progress
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in how teachers apply the school's feedback policy across all classes
- Attendance remains just below national average, though improving through targeted support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with thorough systems including proper staff vetting, up-to-date training on issues such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation, and robust procedures for monitoring pupil safety and attendance.
Extracurricular Activities
Local library visits, school council, art therapy sessions, school walking bus
Rushey Green Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership that has maintained educational quality despite staff changes. Pupils achieve results above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
31.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 61%. Maths has declined from 65% to 60%. Writing has declined from 73% to 56%.
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
29.1
Infant (KS1)
27.2
KS2
21
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
560 pupils
680 capacity
120 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(108)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.92384%
Overall absence
26.88588%
Persistent absence
517
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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