Kilmorie 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.

Kilmorie Primary School currently has around 629 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 11.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.1%. other white pupils make up about 11.6%

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: Kilmorie Road, London, SE23 2SP
Website: www.kilmorieschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02082911250
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Dennis Irwin
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100718

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 700
Number of Pupils: 629
Number of Boys: 341
Number of Girls: 288

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 14% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British49.10%309
Other White11.60%73
White and Asian7.50%47
Other Mixed6.80%43
Caribbean4.80%30
African4.60%29
White and Black Caribbean3.50%22
Unclassified3.20%20
White and Black African2.90%18
Other Asian1.60%10
Chinese1.10%7
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%7
Other Black0.80%5
Indian0.60%4
Bangladeshi0.30%2
Irish0.20%1
Pakistani0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
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: Average (1.1)
Writing: Average (-0.9)
Maths: Below Average (-1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chelwood Nursery School
Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ
4out of 4 2,422 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 3,158 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kilmorie Primary School
Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Perrymount Primary School
Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX
3out of 4 566 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rathfern Primary School
Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL
4out of 4 619 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dalmain Primary School
Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS
- not rated 651 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS
3out of 4 680 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Forest Hill School
Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN
3out of 4 1,022 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Sydenham School
Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD
3out of 4 1,564 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
2out of 4 2,210 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
- not rated 2,268 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sedgehill School
Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW
- not rated 2,325 yd Community school No Mixed 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 1,624 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 1,624 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springfield Christian School
145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP
- not rated 615 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Rose House Montessori School
St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG
- not rated 631 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Allenby Tutorial Trust
62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT
- not rated 779 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brent Knoll School
Perry Rise , SE23 2QU
3out of 4 806 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
Allenby Primary School
Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF
- not rated 891 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.