De Lucy Primary 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.

De Lucy Primary School currently has around 288 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.8% boys and 54.2% girls. Around 54.2% 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 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.6%. african pupils make up about 23.6% , followed by other white at 10.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cookhill Road, London, SE2 9PD
Website: www.delucyprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 02083105290
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Greenwich
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kerry Lodge
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100152

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 03/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 446
Number of Pupils: 288
Number of Boys: 132
Number of Girls: 156

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British39.60%114
African23.60%68
Other White10.40%30
Other Asian6.30%18
Other Mixed3.10%9
Other Black2.80%8
White and Black African2.80%8
Gypsy/Roma2.40%7
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%6
Caribbean1.70%5
Indian1.40%4
Bangladeshi1.40%4
White and Asian1.00%3
Unclassified0.70%2
Pakistani0.30%1
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-0.6)
Writing: Above Average (1.8)
Maths: Above Average (1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX
3out of 4 1,154 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bedonwell Nursery School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
- not rated 2,591 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
De Lucy Primary School
Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP
3out of 4 545 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP
- not rated 545 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB
3out of 4 644 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY
3out of 4 752 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbey Wood School
Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ
- not rated 428 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX
2out of 4 572 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF
3out of 4 900 yd Free schools No Girls More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT
3out of 4 946 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT
- not rated 946 yd Community school No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre
95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ
- not rated 2,516 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW
3out of 4 1,726 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Business Academy Bexley
Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW
- not rated 1,726 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pulse and Water College
138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT
- not rated 240 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Schoolhouse Education
42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ
- not rated 681 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd
Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL
- not rated 789 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pathways Short Stay School
Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA
- not rated 971 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Beeches Primary Centre
Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA
- not rated 971 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.