A good community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Edmund Waller Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108.0 | 106.0 |
| 2024 | 105.0 | 109.0 |
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Stable performance
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Three school rules: ready, respectful, safe."
Religious Education is taught in a culture of kindness; mutual respect in a diverse multi-religious and multi-secular society.
Anne Rennie welcomes families and emphasises Edmund Waller as a vibrant, creative and nurturing school with a focus on wellbeing and inclusive ethos; three school rules: ready, respectful, safe.
Clubs
Term Time Breakfast Club (from 7:45am) and After School Club (from 3:30pm–6:00pm). MinEWrap = Reception; EWrap = Y1 - Y6. Playschemes outside term time (holiday playschemes) are organised for Edmund Waller children and wider community.
Edmund Waller has SEND provision including two SENCOS: Sue Greenbank (Nursery - Y3) and Daisy Moon (Y4-Y6 and Resource Base). There is a Resource Base for ASC. SEND information is available; contact [email protected]. See SEND policy and SEND information report for parents.
Reception admissions are via Lewisham Admissions; online application through Lewisham eAdmissions; final tour for Reception 2026 on 9 January 2026; in-year admissions via Lewisham Admissions; for inquiries email [email protected].