Rushey Green Primary School
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rushey Green Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 59th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 30 January 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 22 November 2022
Pupils are happy and safe in this welcoming school. They are enthusiastic and ready for learning. Pupils behave sensibly. Pupils across the school demonstrate self- control and engagement. The school is calm and orderly. Staff have high expectations which they apply consistently. Pupils understand the difference between right and wrong. They follow the school rules and know that staff support them in staying safe. On the rare occasions that bullying happens, staff deal with it quickly. Interactions between staff and pupils are respectful. Staff celebrate pupils' achievements such as through class 'recognition boards'. Leaders provide opportunities to develop pupils' talents and interests. For example, pupils learn to play musical instruments and how to sing. Teachers provide exciting cultural experiences. For instance, Year 3 pupils visited an opera at the London Coliseum.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teaching does not implement the planned curriculum consistently well. As a result, pupils' knowledge and understanding in these subjects is not as secure as in other subjects. Leaders should ensure that teaching is consistently strong in all subjects so that pupils build a deep body of knowledge in all subjects.
- There are some inconsistencies in the way that phonics is delivered. This limits the support that a minority of pupils receive to improve their reading. Leaders must ensure that all staff receive the training necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the phonics programme for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
72 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
560 pupils on roll, with places for 680
Schools near Rushey Green Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Holbeach Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Rathfern Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Athelney Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Sandhurst Primary School | 0.8 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
- Miss Nerissa Fisher
- Phone
- 02086985001
- Address
- Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LA
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 100701
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.