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Edmund Waller Primary School

Goodgraded 15/06/2023Ages 3–11432 pupilsDoes not apply
London, SE14 5LY
Lewisham

Edmund Waller Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, within the Lewisham local authority. The school has around 432 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/06/2023, Edmund Waller Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in London can view Edmund Waller Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in London (SE14 5LY), Edmund Waller Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence6.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher17.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals12.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language30.9%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)6%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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