Located in London, Baring Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Baring Primary School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 25.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 21.2%. african pupils make up about 19.3% , followed by other mixed at 12.7%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Linchmere Road, London, SE12 0NB
Website: www.baring.lewisham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02088575637
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Caroline Phillips
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100673

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 212
Number of Boys: 101
Number of Girls: 111

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British21.20%45
African19.30%41
Other Mixed12.70%27
Other White11.80%25
Other (any other ethnic group)7.50%16
Caribbean7.10%15
Other Asian6.60%14
Other Black3.80%8
White and Black Caribbean3.80%8
Indian1.40%3
Pakistani1.40%3
Bangladeshi0.90%2
Chinese0.90%2
White and Asian0.90%2
White and Black African0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.8)
Writing: Average (1.3)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
37%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
99.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
97.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Baring Primary School
Linchmere Road , Lee SE12 0NB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Winifred's Catholic Junior School
Newstead Road , SE12 0SJ
- not rated 540 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Winifred's RC Primary School
Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ
3out of 4 560 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Horn Park Primary School
Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT
- not rated 807 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Horn Park Primary School
Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT
- not rated 807 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
International Academy of Greenwich
21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU
- not rated 1,575 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Catford School
Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB
- not rated 1,729 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB
3out of 4 1,977 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Malory School
Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB
- not rated 1,977 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Greenwich
Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ
4out of 4 2,082 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ The King Sixth Form College
Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE
- not rated 2,693 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Taunton Road , SE12 8PD
3out of 4 1,421 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX
- not rated 2,646 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 3,243 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 3,243 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillcrest Community School
South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW
- not rated 52 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Colfe's School
Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW
- not rated 912 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre
303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ
- not rated 1,240 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Young Women's Hub
Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU
- not rated 1,274 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Riverston School
63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF
- not rated 1,363 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.