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Forster Park Primary School
Boundfield Road, Lewisham, SE6 1PQ, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.7 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
295
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 68% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the Lewisham area. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% of respondents recommending the school. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 4%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
79%
School supports development
71%
School has high expectations
71%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African22.4%
White British14.9%
Mixed Other11.2%
White Other9.8%
Black Caribbean8.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.1%
Asian Other5.8%
Other5.1%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Indian0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.43420, 0.00362 · SE6 1PQ
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100683
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.forsterpark.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Forster Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Forster Park Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Forster Park Primary School a good school?
Forster Park Primary School scores 74.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Forster Park Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Forster Park Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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