Kelvin Grove 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.
Kelvin Grove Primary School currently has around 547 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 38.9% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 24 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 18.1%. white british pupils make up about 17.4% , followed by caribbean at 13.5%
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: | Kelvin Grove, London, SE26 6BB |
| Website: | www.kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086996300 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lewisham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Hyde |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100690 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 547 |
| Number of Boys: | 277 |
| Number of Girls: | 270 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.7% | 8.2% |
| African | 18.10% | 99 |
| White British | 17.40% | 95 |
| Caribbean | 13.50% | 74 |
| Other Mixed | 11.90% | 65 |
| Other White | 9.10% | 50 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.80% | 48 |
| Unclassified | 4.80% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.20% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 7 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 336 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School, GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College (Ducks) Kindergarten and Infant School Eller Bank , 87 College Road SE21 7HH | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.