St George's CofE Primary School, London

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~400m)Possible (~571m)Unlikely (~742m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Darren Janes
Pupils:206 / 300 capacity
LA:Lewisham
Phone:02086995127
Address:Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE
Trust:SDBE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 May 2018

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Strong Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 19 May 2026View full report
URN:145621
UKPRN:10067235
Diocese:Diocese of Southwark
Constituency:Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

St George's is a school where every child thrives. Teachers use highly effective teaching methods that help pupils understand what they are learning and why, and all children - including those with additional needs - receive the support they need to succeed. The school has created a warm, welcoming community where pupils are polite, focused and confident, with excellent attendance rates because families are closely supported.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve highly across all subjects, with above-average attainment in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of key stage 2
  • Excellent progress for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils through targeted, skilfully adapted teaching
  • Strong attendance rates, particularly for vulnerable pupils, achieved through close partnerships with families
  • Highly effective teaching with clear routines and systematic checks for understanding that help pupils remember learning over time
  • Well-structured and ambitious curriculum from early years onwards that builds knowledge progressively

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

School council, daily walk, diversity day

St George's CofE Primary School is a high-achieving primary school where pupils consistently attain above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with excellent support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.

At a Glance

41.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+2ppMaths-4ppWriting-1pp

Reading has remained stable at around 89%. Maths has declined from 83% to 79%. Writing has remained stable at around 79%.

Class Sizes

21.6

Avg class size

28.7

Infant (KS1)

25.3

KS2

9

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Forest Hill Station (Entrance)
199m · 3 min walk
Forest Hill Rail Station
210m · 3 min walk

Bus Stops

Church Vale (Stop G)
38m · 1 min walk
Forest Hill Pools (->S)
196m · 3 min walk
Westbourne Drive (Stop N)
206m · 3 min walk
Forest Hill Stn / Dartmouth Rd (Stop E)
213m · 3 min walk
Forest Hill Stn /Devonshire Rd (Stop F)
261m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

69%

Available places

206 pupils

300 capacity

94 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Lewisham

Low demand0.84x oversubscription

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(4)

19 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
26 January 2022
4 May 2018

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.91944%

Overall absence

11.44578%

Persistent absence

166

Enrolments

Authorised2.46278%
Unauthorised1.45666%
Persistent (10%+)11.44578%
Severe (50%+)2.40964%

Absence trend

4.053%
18/19
3.93279%
20/21
7.03636%
21/22
6.96907%
22/23
5.26087%
23/24
3.91944%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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