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Forster Park Primary School
Ages 4–11295 pupils
Forster Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Lewisham. The school has around 295 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Lewisham can view Forster Park Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Lewisham (SE6 1PQ), Forster Park 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.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)65%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake41.3%
Free school meals41.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language37.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled48%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.3%
Attendance94.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher14.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence16.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Lewisham
All schools in Lewisham →Greenvale SchoolOutstanding · 0.0 miNew Woodlands SchoolGood · 0.3 miTorridon Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miDownderry Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miDrumbeat School and ASD ServiceGood · 0.4 miBonus Pastor Catholic CollegeOutstanding · 0.6 mi
See the full area report for SE6 1PQ →