A not judged community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Forster Park Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 99.0 | 100.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+7.5 per year)
Up 7.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
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.
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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.
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.
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.