Gordonbrock Primary School is a primary school in Brockley, 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.
Gordonbrock Primary School currently has around 637 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 12.8% 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 8.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.1%. other white pupils make up about 14%
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: | Amyruth Road, Brockley, SE4 1HQ |
| Website: | http://www.gordonbrock.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086900704 |
| 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: | 100684 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 655 |
| Number of Pupils: | 637 |
| Number of Boys: | 310 |
| Number of Girls: | 327 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.10% | 281 |
| Other White | 14.00% | 89 |
| Other Mixed | 6.40% | 41 |
| Caribbean | 5.80% | 37 |
| African | 4.90% | 31 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.90% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 4.20% | 27 |
| Other Asian | 3.60% | 23 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 10 |
| Irish | 1.40% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonbrock Primary School Amyruth Road , London SE4 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordonbrock Infant School Gordonbrock Road , SE4 1JB | - not rated | 38 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB | - not rated | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatcham Wood School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 721 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Evelyn Education Centre Dressington Lodge , Dressington Avenue SE4 1JQ | - not rated | 412 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tansib Independent School 17 Dalrymple Road , Brockley SE4 2BQ | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shepherd's Community School 71 Tressillian Road , Brockley SE4 1YA | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree School 363-365 Lewisham High Street , Lewisham SE13 6NZ | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.