Figures recently released by the Department for Education revealed the rankings for the 2024–2025 academic year.
Lewisham ranked fourth overall in the region, with 68 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard,.
New rankings from the Department for Education highlight the best-performing primary schools in the UK, giving parents a clearer picture of where pupils consistently performed well during the 2024–2025 academic year.
According to the rankings, Lewisham followed behind Bromley with 68 per cent, coming above the borough of Bexley.
Among the schools were Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School, which led the borough with a score of 90 per cent, followed closely by Turnham Academy at 88 per cent and Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham, at 86 per cent.
The figures show the percentage of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths during the 2024–2025 academic year.
Schools showing a zero per cent result due to insufficient data have been removed. Pupils are only counted as meeting the expected standard overall if they achieve the standard in all three subjects.
At Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham, pupils achieved a combined score of 86 per cent, placing the school among the borough’s top performers for the 2024–2025 academic year.
School headteacher Amanda Harvey said the outcomes were the result of a shared commitment between staff, families and pupils to help children “thrive” and for the school to “raise standards”.
She said: “We are proud of our pupils and the achievements they attained last year.
“This is due to everyone living our vision, living life to its fullest. Opportunities to learn are planned to ensure all pupils thrive.
“We are proud of the commitment pupils, families and staff have to achievement – this is what has the most impact for our pupils’ next steps.
“Our pupils see themselves represented in our curriculum, which makes them passionate about learning.
“Raising standards opens doors to further opportunities, giving our pupils choices for their futures.
“Last year was a successful set of outcomes and everyone at Trinity is driven to maintain these standards.”
Turnham Academy secured second place in the borough, with 88 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined.
The result marks a significant improvement on last year’s rankings, when the school placed fifth.
School leaders credited the success to a balance of academic ambition and a nurturing environment that supports pupils’ wellbeing alongside attainment.
A school spokesperson said: “Being one of the top three schools in the borough is testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff and community at Turnham Academy.
“Our positive reputation continues to grow due to having the right blend of academic rigour and providing a fun and caring environment for our pupils. Last year we were fifth, this year second, so surely number one awaits.”
Executive Principal of Haberdashers’ Hatcham Free School, Emily Gyimah, said the school was proud to be recognised among the top-performing primary schools in Lewisham.
She said the results reflected the collective efforts of staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
Emily Gyimah said: “We’re proud to be recognised among Lewisham’s top primary schools. This achievement reflects the collective effort of our staff to provide the very best teaching and learning experiences, and the high expectations we set for pupils from the moment they join us in Early Years through to being confident and secondary-ready at the end of Year 6.
“I am grateful to my dedicated team.
“A special thanks to the Year 6 team who go above and beyond to ensure our pupils fully understand their learning.
“To our families, thank you for your partnership, encouragement and involvement which is central to our pupils’ success.”
