St William of York Catholic Primary School, London

In its own words: "The purpose of St William of York Primary School is to educate children in an atmosphere of Christian love. We respect and rejoice in the uniqueness of each child, and aim to make learning a happy and positive experience for everyone in our community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to St William of York Catholic Primary School. We are a small, one-form entry school, committed to ensuring that we provide a safe, nurturing, positive and inclusive experience for our children, parents and staff. We are situated in the heart of Forest Hill and we have often been referred to as the 'hidden gem'."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, choir, ukulele and guitar.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £6.00 per day.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St William of York Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.

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

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St William of York Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St William of York Catholic Primary School are Dalmain Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 81% maths); Stillness Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); Stillness Infant School (0.4 miles, Good); and Rathfern Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 85% maths).

St William of York Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

50.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (42%), White British (19%) and Mixed (19%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 20 (9.7%) 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.

St William of York Catholic Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Honor Oak Park Rail Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hurstbourne Road, 250 metres away.

St William of York Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St William of York Catholic Primary School are Allenby Tutorial Trust (0.3 miles), Prendergast Ladywell School (0.6 miles) and Forest Hill School (0.9 miles).