Deptford Green School

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

London, SE146AN Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 53.0%
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
26 April 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Edward Street
New Cross
London, SE146AN
Phone
2086913236
Website
deptfordgreen.lewisham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100740
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Edward Street, New Cross, London, SE14 6AN
Website
http://www.deptfordgreen.lewisham.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
900 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
895
Free School Meals
44.2% (396 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (50 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
Ebacc English:
98.8%
Ebacc Entry:
18.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
82.5%
Ebacc Languages:
36.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.05
Progress 8 Range:
-0.18 to 0.28

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
44.6 (+5.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
149
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
895 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Catch the wind in your sails, Explore, Dream, and Discover"

Growth Respect Equality Accountability Togetherness

Head Teacher's Message

Emma Thurston, Headteacher, describes Deptford Green as a vibrant, inclusive community with high standards, a strong emphasis on the arts, and opportunities for students to explore, dream and discover.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Orchestra Opera Project STEM Table Tennis Football Darts Skate Jewellery Gardening Drama Podcast Gaming Upcycling Dance Languages

Sports

Football

Facilities

Wireless technology throughout Fitness gym Sound recording studio and radio station Astro turf all weather pitch available to community sports Light and spacious classrooms which are 25% larger than statutory regulations Tiered seating conference hall with lecture desks which becomes a performance area and can open out to seat the whole school Classrooms are available to hire for community tutoring groups Well-resourced library

Admissions Criteria

Deptford Green uses Lewisham's Community Secondary Schools criteria: Looked After Children, exceptional medical/social need, older sibling on roll, children of staff, and proximity to the school. If you move address, update your borough and accept the offer within two weeks.

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