Brindishe Manor School, based in London, provides primary education, 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.
Brindishe Manor School currently has around 432 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 9.4% 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 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.9%). other white pupils make up about 12.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Leahurst Road, London, SE13 5LS |
| Website: | www.brindishemanor.lewisham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088520852 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lewisham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Porter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100693 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 480 |
| Number of Pupils: | 432 |
| Number of Boys: | 221 |
| Number of Girls: | 211 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 50.90% | 220 |
| Other White | 12.70% | 55 |
| Other Mixed | 5.80% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 5.60% | 24 |
| African | 5.30% | 23 |
| Caribbean | 3.20% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 3.00% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 9 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 874 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 607 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.