Forster Park Primary School

A not judged community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Forster Park Primary School.

Lewisham, SE61PQ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
10 December 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Boundfield Road
Lewisham, SE61PQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100683
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Boundfield Road, Lewisham, SE6 1PQ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
315 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
324
Free School Meals
44.1% (143 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 99.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
40
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
324 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+7.5 per year)

Up 7.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

community energy ambition curiosity respect adventure

Head Teacher's Message

Forster Park Primary is described as a large and friendly school in Lewisham with a diverse community. The welcome emphasizes warmth, inclusivity, and a values‑driven approach to schooling, focusing on nurturing, stimulating and challenging environments and preparing children for life beyond school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Book Club ICT Art Club Cooking Sports / physical activities

Sports

Football

Facilities

Resource Base (Nest) Sensory Room Soft Play Outdoor Play Areas Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Forster Park Curriculum - overviews intents and progression grids Bug-Club Phonics Progression Chart BugClub Phonics Pronunciation Guide Times Tables Rock Stars guidance Year group spelling progress documents Curriculum overviews and progression grids for each year group

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens from 7:30am; After School Club runs until 6:00pm; Children are collected from their classrooms at the end of the day.

SEND Provision

School dinners are provided by Nourish. Menus change with the seasons and meals are fully compliant with School Food Standards. The Nourish team works with chefs in the kitchens and with pupils in the classroom to develop meals; menus include dairy-free and gluten-free options and there are current menus listed. There is universal free school meals in London for the next academic year as part of a Mayor of London funding scheme.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £2.60 per session (as of 2 September 2024); After School Club: £15 per session (termly/monthly in advance). Free Breakfast Club is available for some schools as part of the government’s Plan for Change.

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