Oak Gardens Primary School
Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oak Gardens Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 39th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 6 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils are happy and proud of their school. They are articulate and confident. Leaders have created an inspiring environment where pupils' views are given importance. The school's values cover all aspects of school life, including the promoting of pupils' determination. Leaders encourage pupils to take risks and to learn from their mistakes. Working relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful. Behaviour around the school is calm. Teachers have high expectations and pupils follow routines. Leaders have created a curriculum which widely reflects pupils' heritage and the school community. They place high importance on helping pupils to understand the world around them. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils are safe in school. Leaders take any incidents of bullying seriously and deal with them swiftly. They ensure that pupils are taught about the effects of bullying, including in relationships. Pupils have a strong understanding of the need to treat others with respect. Pupils typically said that if children were unkind, adults would help them to deal with problems.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not ensure that pupils learn the intended curriculum fully. Where this is the case, pupils' subject-specific cumulative knowledge and understanding are not built securely. Leaders need to ensure that all teaching enables pupils to deepen their understanding in all subjects.
- Sometimes, the needs of a few pupils with SEND are not fully met in lessons when teaching is not effectively adapted for them. Leaders need to continue to provide training to staff so that all staff are confident to meet the specific needs of all pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
166 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Oak Gardens Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myatt Garden Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Ashmead Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Tidemill Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dean Gordon
- Phone
- 02086924660
- Address
- Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 100695
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.