Lyndhurst Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Lyndhurst Primary School currently has around 444 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.4%. other white pupils make up about 14.2% , followed by other mixed at 12.6%
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.
| Address: | Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SN |
| Website: | https://lyndhurstprimaryschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 02077033046 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Southwark |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Thomas Turnham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148574 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 444 |
| Number of Boys: | 225 |
| Number of Girls: | 219 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.40% | 135 |
| Other White | 14.20% | 63 |
| Other Mixed | 12.60% | 56 |
| African | 11.50% | 51 |
| Caribbean | 7.40% | 33 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.60% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.50% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecot Primary School Caldecot Road , Camberwell SE5 9RN | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | - not rated | 238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 399 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.