Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

208 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 42nd of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 February 2015, report published 2 March 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

233 pupils on roll, with places for 386

Eligible for free school meals29.2%

29.2%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.6%

29.6%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6%

6%, the same as the England average.

Schools near Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Michael's Church of England Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard
Haseltine Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard
Adamsrill Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Alexandra Junior School	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	79% met the expected standard
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Ringham
Phone: 02087784386
Website: olspn.lewisham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 208 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SE
Local authority: Lewisham
URN: 150552

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.