Launcelot Primary School and Nursery

A good community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Launcelot Primary School and Nursery.

Bromley, BR15EA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 May 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Launcelot Road
Downham
Bromley, BR15EA
Phone
2086972304
Website
launcelot.lewisham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100692
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Launcelot Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5EA
Website
www.launcelot.lewisham.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
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
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
313
Free School Meals
48.8% (153 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
313 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 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

"Inspiration, Aspiration, Success"

TEAMWORK EQUALITY COURAGE HAPPINESS HONESTY RESPECT

Curriculum Highlights

English is core to the curriculum, with daily phonics in Early Years and Key Stage 1, daily reading emphasis, and reading programs including Daily Supported Reading in KS1 and Destination Reader in KS2. Mathematics taught across the school using a mastery approach, with emphasis on fluency, reasoning and problem‑solving; cross‑curricular links and a concrete–pictorial–abstract progression; White Rose Maths Hub calculation policy used. Science aims to build knowledge and understanding, with emphasis on enquiry, investigation and experimentation; Science taught across EYFS with exploration of the natural world. Creative Curriculum covers History, Geography, Music, Art, DT, PSHE and PE through engaging topics (e.g., Fire! Fire!, Rotten Romans, Groovy Greeks) and includes visits, visitors and outdoor learning.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club – 7:30am drop off with breakfast served. Rainbow Wraparound – 3:15pm to 6:00pm with a hot meal included. To book Rainbow Wraparound or Breakfast Club please log in via Arbor to book daily/weekly sessions. Wraparound Care Policy document available for details.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are determined by Lewisham Council’s published admissions criteria. Priority is given in this order: 1) Children in care or with adoption/residence/special guardianship orders; 2) Children with exceptional medical or social needs for a particular school (supported by professional documentation); 3) Children whose brother/sister already attends Launcelot (including half/foster siblings); 4) Children living closest to the school (straight‑line distance); 5) In exceptional circumstances, acute medical or social need (supported in writing by a professional); 6) Children of teachers may be given priority if it enables the teacher to take up/retain a post. Nursery admissions follow Lewisham Council processes as described on the site.

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