Adamsrill Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Adamsrill Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Adamsrill Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 20th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 July 2016, report published 12 September 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

Pupils thrive in this inclusive and welcoming school. They love coming to school, excited by the learning that each day brings. They feel safe, knowing that they are well cared for. Pupils know that they can trust adults to help them if they have any concerns. The school sets high expectations for how pupils should behave. These are understood and followed by everyone. Pupils are articulate, confident and kind. They treat one another with respect and show genuine care for those around them. In lessons and around the school, pupils' behaviour is calm and orderly. Staff apply the behaviour policy fairly and consistently. As a result, pupils behave very well and can focus on their learning. The school's vision, 'to inspire excellence in all', is reflected in the way that pupils approach their learning with determination and pride. Pupils are encouraged to aim high. They respond by working hard in lessons. Pupils show positive attitudes towards their education. They take care over their work, listen carefully to their teachers and are keen to improve. As a result, pupils achieve well across a broad and ambitious curriculum. They do particularly well in writing, where standards at the end of Year 6 are higher than those found nationally.

What the school should improve

  • At times, teaching does not address pupils' misconceptions well enough. When this happens, some misconceptions are not remedied and consequently persist. The school should ensure that assessment is used effectively across the curriculum to check and deepen pupils' understanding and to inform future learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

361 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals22.7%

22.7%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.8%

20.8%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13%

13%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Adamsrill Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Michael's Church of England Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Haseltine Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Perrymount Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Kilmorie Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Dr Increase Esoe
Address
Adamsrill Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4AQ
Local authority
Lewisham
URN
100671

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.