St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Lee Church Street, st margarets lee ce school, London, SE13 5SGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 3rd of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 July 2024, report published 11 September 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 10 July 2024

This is a warm, welcoming and vibrant school that provides an exceptional all-round education for its pupils. Pupils of all ages, including those in the early years, thrive and flourish here. The school's values of kindness and empathy are demonstrated regularly by all members of the community. Leaders have very high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these expectations. They work hard and achieve highly. Pupils' many successes are reflected in the outcomes they reach across the curriculum, including in national assessments. Pupils benefit from a very wide range of opportunities in music, sport and art. A very large number of pupils take instrumental lessons or are members of a school rock band. Many pupils take part in the annual music festival involving twelve mini music concerts. Every week, older pupils take part in a 'park run' at the local park. There is a thriving outdoor environment. Pupils look forward to their lunchtimes where they take part in a wide range of organised games and activities in the very well-designed playground. Pupils are incredibly proud of their school. Parents and carers greatly appreciate the work of staff and leaders.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

27 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

206 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals19.4%

19.4%, 7.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language28.6%

28.6%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.6%

14.6%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.5%

1.5%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Brindishe Lee School0.4 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
John Ball Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding71% met the expected standard
Brindishe Manor School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding75% met the expected standard
Heath House Preparatory School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Brooklands Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Ian Wilson
Address
Lee Church Street, st margarets lee ce school, London, SE13 5SG
Local authority
Lewisham
URN
100724

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.