Eliot Bank Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.

Eliot Bank Primary School currently has around 397 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34%. other white pupils make up about 18.1%

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: Thorpewood Avenue, London, SE26 4BU
Website: www.eliotbank.lewisham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02086990586
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Maria Gilmore
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100711

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 446
Number of Pupils: 397
Number of Boys: 199
Number of Girls: 198

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 4.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British34.00%135
Other White18.10%72
African8.30%33
White and Asian7.30%29
Other Mixed6.50%26
Caribbean5.80%23
White and Black Caribbean3.50%14
Other (any other ethnic group)3.00%12
White and Black African3.00%12
Other Asian2.50%10
Unclassified2.30%9
Pakistani1.80%7
Irish1.30%5
Other Black1.00%4
Bangladeshi0.80%3
Chinese0.50%2
Indian0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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: Well Above Average (3.6)
Writing: Average (1.1)
Maths: Average (0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
84%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.3
England average
104.3

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Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
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3out of 4 1,530 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelwood Nursery School
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4out of 4 2,990 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eliot Bank Primary School
Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ
3out of 4 446 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB
3out of 4 551 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE Primary School
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3out of 4 769 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE Primary School
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- not rated 769 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sydenham School
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3out of 4 401 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Forest Hill School
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Kingsdale Foundation School
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4out of 4 1,848 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsdale Foundation School
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- not rated 1,848 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT
4out of 4 2,439 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Boys More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 3,010 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 3,010 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA
- not rated 610 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Allenby Primary School
Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF
- not rated 1,029 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Allenby Primary School
1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF
- not rated 1,029 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Rose House Montessori School
St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG
- not rated 1,047 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Trinity School
4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST
- not rated 1,247 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.