Schools

Schools in Downham

There are 11 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Downham: 6 primary, 3 special, 2 secondary. 82% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 93% across Lewisham. Among the best results: Downderry Primary School, Bonus Pastor Catholic College and Greenvale School.

BR1, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Downham

11schools and nurseries

82%good or betterLewisham: 93%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Good Shepherd RC School Primary · 201 pupils · 0.15 miles Good in 1, requires improvement in 3 (2025)
Rangefield Primary School Primary · 236 pupils · 0.2 miles Good (2022)
New Woodlands School Special · 101 pupils · 0.3 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Downderry Primary School Primary · 477 pupils · 0.3 miles Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 6, expected standard in 1
Bonus Pastor Catholic College Secondary · 919 pupils · 0.35 miles School remains Outstanding (2023)
Burnt Ash Primary School Primary · 428 pupils · 0.35 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Launcelot Primary School and Nursery Primary · 307 pupils · 0.4 miles Report card Jun 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 2
Haberdashers' Knights Academy Secondary · 1098 pupils · 0.45 miles School remains Good (2023)
Greenvale School Special · 216 pupils · 0.5 miles School remains Outstanding (2024)
Drumbeat School and ASD Service Special · 298 pupils · 0.5 miles Improved significantly (2024)
Forster Park Primary School Primary · 269 pupils · 0.55 miles Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2025)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionMon 28 Sept0.3 miles

Downderry Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Downderry Primary School, BR1 5QL
School inspectionSun 28 Jun0.4 miles

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery, BR1 5EA

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Downham	11	82%
Sundridge	5	80%
Grove Park	29	90%
Southend	9	67%
Plaistow	3	100%
Catford South	5	80%
Chinbrook	3	100%

See every Lewisham school on the Lewisham schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Downham?

11 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Downham.

Are the schools in Downham good?

82% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 93% across Lewisham.