Government data has recently unveiled the performance of primary schools in Greenwich and Lewisham, just as parents prepare to apply for school places. The latest figures from the Department for Education indicate that Greenwich stands out as the top-ranking borough in south-east London, with 72 percent of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics for the 2024–2025 academic year. In contrast, Lewisham secured the fourth position in the region, with 68 percent of pupils meeting the required benchmarks.
Greenwich’s achievement surpasses that of nearby boroughs, including Bromley, Southwark, and Bexley, establishing it as the leading borough in overall educational performance. Lewisham follows Bromley and Southwark, while outpacing Bexley in the rankings.
In Greenwich, Deansfield Primary School emerged as the highest performer, with an impressive 91 percent of its pupils meeting the expected standards. Other notable schools in the borough include St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School, both achieving 88 percent.
Conversely, Lewisham’s top school, Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School, recorded a 90 percent success rate, with Turnham Academy closely following at 88 percent. Another school in Lewisham, Trinity Church of England School, achieved a commendable score of 86 percent.
The data reflects the proportion of pupils who have attained the expected standards in the three core subjects. Schools that reported a zero percent result due to insufficient data have been excluded from the rankings. To meet the overall expected standard, pupils must achieve the benchmark in all three subjects. This benchmark is defined as a scaled score of 100 or higher in reading and mathematics, while writing is evaluated by teachers, classifying students as either “working at the expected standard” or “working at greater depth.”
The deadline for parents to apply for primary school placements is set for January 15, 2026, for entry into the academic year commencing in September 2026. Below is a detailed ranking of schools from both boroughs:
Greenwich Primary Schools Ranking
– Deansfield Primary School – 91 percent
– St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School – 88 percent
– Notre Dame Catholic Primary School – 88 percent
– Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School – 87 percent
– Alderwood Primary School – 87 percent
– Wingfield Primary School – 85 percent
– Sherington Primary School – 84 percent
– St Mary’s Catholic Primary School – 83 percent
Several other schools, including Nightingale Primary School and Eltham Church of England Primary School, also recorded 83 percent, contributing to a strong overall performance across the borough.
Lewisham Primary Schools Ranking
– Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School – 90 percent
– Turnham Academy – 88 percent
– Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham – 86 percent
– Gordonbrock Primary School – 85 percent
– Eliot Bank Primary School – 85 percent
– St Matthew Academy – 83 percent
– Stillness Junior School – 83 percent
The rankings reflect the commitment to educational excellence within these boroughs, as schools strive to provide quality education to their pupils. As the application deadline approaches, these results may significantly influence parental choices regarding primary education in Greenwich and Lewisham.
