Located in Bromley, Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is a primary school, 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.
Launcelot Primary School and Nursery currently has around 329 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 44.3% 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 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 24.3%. other mixed pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by african at 14%
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: | Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EA |
| Website: | www.launcelot.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086972304 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lewisham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Maxine Osbaldeston |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100692 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/05/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 329 |
| Number of Boys: | 160 |
| Number of Girls: | 169 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 24.30% | 80 |
| Other Mixed | 16.70% | 55 |
| African | 14.00% | 46 |
| Other White | 10.90% | 36 |
| Caribbean | 8.80% | 29 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.40% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 14 |
| Other Black | 4.30% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC School Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP | - not rated | 300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Primary School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Ash Infant School Rangefield Road , BR1 4QX | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 791 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.