St William of York Catholic Primary School
Brockley Park, Forest Hill, St. William of York School, London, SE23 1PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St William of York 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 25th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 October 2022, report published 24 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 October 2022
Pupils are very happy and kept safe at this school. They care about one another and treat each other with the utmost kindness and respect. Right from the start of the early years, they learn to take turns and listen carefully to their classmates. The playground is a friendly and fun place for pupils to play, with older pupils supporting younger ones to enjoy their breaktimes. By the end of Year 6, pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. This is because leaders have high expectations and ensure that pupils learn well in all subjects. Pupils find their learning enjoyable and stimulating. They work hard and achieve well across the curriculum. Children in the early years get off to particularly strong start to school. Pupils are taught to respect each other's differences. They learn to take responsibility for their own behaviour and behave exceptionally well. Adults deal with any concerns, including bullying or disagreements, quickly and effectively. Pupils said that they trust adults to keep them safe. Parents and carers are exceedingly positive about the role that the school plays in supporting their children and the local community. They appreciate the hard work of leaders and staff in creating a 'safe, nurturing environment for children'.
What the school should improve
- In a few aspects of the curriculum, the order in which pupils need to learn and go over essential knowledge has not been fully thought through. While leaders are already addressing this, the changes they have made are not fully embedded. Over time, this means pupils' understanding is not being deepened as successfully as leaders intend. Leaders should continue their work to make sure that all aspects of the curriculum enable pupils to work, step by step, towards the ambitious curriculum end points.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St William of York Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmain Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Stillness Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Stillness Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rathfern Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Kilmorie Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hayley Mayers
- Phone
- 02086902842
- Address
- Brockley Park, Forest Hill, St. William of York School, London, SE23 1PS
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 100737
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.