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Rathfern Primary School

Community school · London · SE6 4NL

Ages 3–11 · 484 pupils · Lewisham

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

53%

Overall absence

3.5%

Admissions demand

1.34 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)53%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.0%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
2.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
418

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.34 · Competitive

1st preferences

78

Places offered

59

1st-preference offers

52

Total preferences (any rank)
309
Preferred offers (top 3)
59
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

484 pupils · 515 places

Pupils on roll
484
Boys / girls
238 / 246
School capacity
515
Capacity fill
484 / 515 (94%)
Free school meals
21.2%
FSM pupils
99
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Naheeda Maharasingam

Location

Address
Rathfern Road, Catford
Postcode
SE6 4NL
Town
London
Local authority
Lewisham
District
Lewisham
Constituency
Lewisham East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 3–11, in London, Lewisham, 484 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 21.2%.

Open schools in London
1846
Primary schools in London
994
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SE6
17
Primary in SE6
10
Open schools in Lewisham LA
98
Primary in Lewisham LA
64

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear SE6

  • Kilmorie Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE23 2SP · Lewisham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM9.8%
    • Demand1.30

    0.4 miles away

  • Dalmain Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE23 1AS · Lewisham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM15.5%
    • Demand0.67

    0.5 miles away

  • Rushey Green Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE6 2LA · Lewisham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM31.3%
    • Demand0.82

    0.6 miles away

  • Holbeach Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE6 4TP · Lewisham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM29.1%
    • Demand0.92

    0.6 miles away

  • Athelney Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE6 3LD · Lewisham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM39.8%
    • Demand0.95

    0.6 miles away

  • Stillness Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE23 1NH · Lewisham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM7.6%

    0.6 miles away

  • Stillness Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE23 1NH · Lewisham

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence2.9%
    • FSM4.2%
    • Demand1.11

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Naheeda Maharasingam
Telephone
02086903759
Website
http://www.rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk

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