Located in London, Deptford Green School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Deptford Green School currently has around 881 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 43.6% 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 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 19.8%. african pupils make up about 16.8% , followed by other mixed at 14.3%
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.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 34% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Edward Street, London, SE14 6AN |
| Website: | http://www.deptfordgreen.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086913236 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lewisham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Emma Thurston |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 100740 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 881 |
| Number of Boys: | 461 |
| Number of Girls: | 420 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22% | 8.2% |
| White British | 19.80% | 174 |
| African | 16.80% | 148 |
| Other Mixed | 14.30% | 126 |
| Other White | 13.20% | 116 |
| Caribbean | 11.10% | 98 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.70% | 77 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 45 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 21 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | - not rated | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lewisham Bridge Primary School Stanley Street , New Cross SE8 4BL | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | - not rated | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 694 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatcham Wood School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 518 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.