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Marvels Lane Primary School
Riddons Road, Grove Park, 100696 Marvels Lane Primary School, Riddons Road, Grove Park, London, Se12 9ra, United Kingdom, London, SE12 9RA, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.0 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
404
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 89%, this primary school demonstrates solid community support and a positive learning environment. The school excels in KS2 results, with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.5%
Black African22.0%
White Other13.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.4%
Black Caribbean5.9%
Asian Other5.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.42875, 0.03303 · SE12 9RA
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100696
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Marvels Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Marvels Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2016.
Is Marvels Lane Primary School a good school?
Marvels Lane Primary School scores 64.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Marvels Lane Primary School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Marvels Lane Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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