Marvels Lane Primary School
Riddons Road, Grove Park, London, SE12 9RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marvels Lane Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 44th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2016, report published 12 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Pupils feel safe and happy at this school. They know that adults will always listen and support them. Many pupils describe the school as a family where everyone belongs. Parents and carers echo this view, praising the school's inclusive and nurturing approach. They typically describe Marvels Lane as 'an example of a school that truly values every child'. The school aims for its pupils to be 'the best that they can be'. Staff and leaders set high expectations, and pupils usually rise to meet them. Pupils typically achieve well in many subjects. In lessons, pupils engage positively and show determination to complete tasks. They respond to challenges with resilience. Pupils are proud of their work and talk confidently about what they have learned. Pupils behave well and treat each other with kindness and respect. They understand the school's values and try hard to follow them each day. Around school, pupils are calm and polite towards adults and each other. When behaviour slips, staff use clear routines and fair consequences to help pupils get back on track. Pupils are kind, confident, and articulate. Their positive behaviours reflect the school's highly positive culture and shared values.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the school does not ensure that teaching identifies and addresses pupils' misconceptions when they arise. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their understanding of subject content. The school should ensure that teaching checks pupils' understanding effectively and responds to misconceptions as they arise.
- The school does not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to practise and consolidate their spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills. As a result, pupils' achievement in writing is not as strong as it could be. The school should ensure that pupils secure their knowledge of spelling, grammar and punctuation and apply these skills effectively in their writing.
- The persistent absence rates for some pupils remain high. This results in pupils missing learning and wider school experiences. The school needs to strengthen strategies and approaches for improving attendance of these pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
385 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Marvels Lane Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Elmstead Wood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Cooper's Lane Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% 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
- Mr Edward Dove
- Phone
- 02088573904
- Address
- Riddons Road, Grove Park, London, SE12 9RA
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 100696
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.