Brindishe Manor School

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

Leahurst Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 5LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Brindishe Manor School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 4th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2024, report published 26 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 May 2024

Pupils are immensely proud of their school. They appreciate the exciting learning opportunities and enjoy the supportive community environment. The school values thread through every aspect of school life. Pupils develop confidence and curiosity to embrace educational challenges. They have resilience to keep trying and know it is positive to learn from mistakes. An inclusive learning environment enables all pupils to access the curriculum. Careful thought has been given to developing pupils' communication and language skills. This supports the high number of pupils with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) and pupils with English as an additional language (EAL) to thrive. Behaviour throughout the school is exemplary. Pupils are focused, engaged and actively contribute to lessons. From early years, children are taught to work together collaboratively. Pupils value and respect their peers' ideas and contributions. Staff model positive and effective working relationships. Pupils are happy and feel safe in school. They know adults will listen and support them if they have concerns. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the wide range of enrichment opportunities available. These include school visits and residential stays. The school provides a wealth of pupil leadership opportunities. Pupils are proud to make a difference to the school community. The 'playground team' work with leaders to create a positive exciting outdoor environment. Subject teams arrange school wide projects and competitions.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

426 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals8.9%

8.9%, 17.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language35.7%

35.7%, 14.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Brindishe Manor School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Brindishe Lee School0.2 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Brindishe Green School0.4 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
St Winifred's RC Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding78% met the expected standard
Sandhurst Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good67% 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
Mrs Kate Porter
Address
Leahurst Road, Lewisham, London, SE13 5LS
Local authority
Lewisham
URN
100693

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.