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Good Shepherd RC School
Moorside Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5EP, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
212
Capacity
290
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With 67% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs better than 55% of schools nationally in these key areas. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating there are areas that need development. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community despite the challenges reflected in the Ofsted rating.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
94%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child feels safe
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African40.6%
Black Caribbean12.3%
White British10.4%
Mixed Other6.1%
Asian Indian5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
White Other4.2%
Asian Other3.8%
Black Other2.4%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.4%
White Irish0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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51.42651, 0.01051 · BR1 5EP
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100722
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Good Shepherd RC School rated by Ofsted?
Good Shepherd RC School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Good Shepherd RC School a good school?
Good Shepherd RC School scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Good Shepherd RC School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Good Shepherd RC School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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