Beecroft Garden Primary

A not judged community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beecroft Garden Primary.

London, SE42BS Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beecroft Road
London, SE42BS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100674
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Beecroft Road, London, SE4 2BS
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
391
Free School Meals
20.7% (81 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
391 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be resilient Be curious Be respectful Be compassionate Be a responsible citizen Be a champion of diversity and equality

Religious Education is taught in an inclusive, creative and immersive way, introducing six of the main world religions. The curriculum encourages understanding of similarities and differences between religions, celebrating diversity of beliefs and practices, and aims to develop happy, motivated and confident children who are compassionate and respectful.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Buzzy Bees Breakfast Club Little Bees After School Club The Beecroft Buzz - school newspaper

Facilities

Chromebooks (KS2) Laptops iPads Chrome books Forest school site/on-site forest area Art room Music room Library/Reading areas Art exhibitions Specialist art and music provision On-site activities and exhibitions

Curriculum Highlights

Follow National Curriculum across subjects Arts focus with specialist art and music provision; regular art exhibitions Music lead school for the South East London Music Hub; weekly music lessons and ensembles Forest school on site with an onsite forest school area Phonics and early reading using Little Wandle; reading for pleasure and comprehension emphasis MFL: French taught weekly in KS2 using Language Angels; cultural learning and communication White Rose maths approach with problem solving and fluency; Mathletics and Times Table Rock Stars Knowledge Organisers and project-based learning; enquiry-based curriculum across subjects Use of ICT/hardware (Chromebooks, laptops, iPads) to support cross-curricular learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs 7:30am to 8:45am. Cost: £5.50 per morning or £27.50 per week. After school club runs 3:15pm to 6:00pm. Cost: £14 per session. Both are payable in advance via ParentPay. Beecroft Garden is a cashless school.

SEND Provision

Beecroft Garden has an inclusion team including a Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENCo, learning mentors and family support, with connections to external services as needed. The school supports SEND needs and works with families to provide appropriate support.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are processed centrally by Lewisham Council. In priority order: children in public care and previously looked after children; children with medical or social needs (EHCP); siblings of current pupils; children living closest to the school. For Reception, apply between September and January for the following September. In-year applications are handled through Lewisham; non-Lewish applicants should apply to their own local authority.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

School meals are currently free (Mayor of London initiative). Breakfast Club: £5.50 per morning or £27.50 per week. After School Club: £14 per session. Beecroft Garden is cashless; ParentPay is used for payments. Uniform and other payments also managed via ParentPay.

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