Brindishe Manor School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
426 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Brindishe Manor School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Lee School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Brindishe Green School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Sandhurst Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% 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
- Phone
- 02088520852
- 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.