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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 446 |
| Number of Pupils: | 397 |
| Number of Boys: | 199 |
| Number of Girls: | 198 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.00% | 135 |
| Other White | 18.10% | 72 |
| African | 8.30% | 33 |
| White and Asian | 7.30% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 6.50% | 26 |
| Caribbean | 5.80% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.50% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.00% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 3.00% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 7 |
| Irish | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life In London Uk 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.