A good voluntary aided school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St William of York Catholic Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 108.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.5 per year)
Down -2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"ACE (Attitude, Commitment, and Effort)"
Catholic heritage and faith; connected to St William of York Catholic Church; parish of St William of York; belongs to the Archdiocese of Southwark; guided by the Education Commission; welcomes families of all faiths or none.
Headteacher Hayley Mayers welcomes families to St William of York Catholic Primary School, describing it as a small, safe, nurturing and inclusive, one-form entry school in Forest Hill with a Catholic ethos. She highlights collaboration with parents and the parish, a focus on love, respect and kindness, and a commitment to academic excellence and the well-being of pupils.
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Sports
Rainbow Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am and costs £6.50 per session. Rainbow Breakfast Club is open to all pupils from Nursery - Yr6. Rainbow After School Club offers two options: 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Activity Session) £5 and 3.15pm - 6pm (After School Care) £14.50 (reduced to £13 if booked monthly in advance). Booking is required by 8pm the night before. For more information, contact Rainbow directly via 07854774096 or [email protected].
In a Voluntary Aided school, the Governors are the Admissions Authority on behalf of the Archdiocese of Southwark. The school welcomes applications from families of all faiths, and families of no faith. It is not necessary to be Catholic to apply; however, Catholic families wishing to apply under criteria 2 must provide a copy of their child’s baptism certificate. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026. For further information, contact Mrs Joanne Roper in the School Office. In-Year Admissions and transfer between schools are via the London Borough of Lewisham. Nursery admissions are coordinated by the school office.