Rushey Green Primary School

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

London, SE62LA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
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
22 November 2022
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
Culverley Road
Catford
London, SE62LA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100701
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
680 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
568
Free School Meals
33.0% (187 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
568 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Black Lives Matter Equality Diversity

Head Teacher's Message

Rushey Green is a three-form entry primary school in Catford. We are proud to be a Rights Respecting Gold Award School, committed to safeguarding and to providing an inclusive, exciting curriculum that sparks curiosity and nurtures talents. We work closely with governors and parents to support children’s wellbeing and help every pupil reach their potential.

Facilities

Rainbow Room (Learning Mentor’s therapeutic space) Main Hall (lunches served in the hall) In-house catering/kitchen Rushey Green Gardens

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School OPAL Play 5Cs standards for teaching and learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs 7:45am–8:45am (£5.50 per morning) and After School Club runs 3:15pm–6:00pm (£12 per afternoon). Both are based in the school hall and are run by Superkids; contact Jo on 07732 305454 or [email protected] for details.

Admissions Criteria

Tours of the school and admissions interviews are available for in-year admissions. Places are allocated by Lewisham Council; applications for Reception and Years 1–6 must be made to Lewisham (online at www.eadmissions.org.uk). Children must receive full-time education from the beginning of the school term following their fifth birthday. Nursery pupils do not automatically transfer to a school place; refer to Lewisham’s primary admissions information for details.

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