Is Launcelot Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 53rd of 64 primary schools in Lewisham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Launcelot Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at Launcelot Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Launcelot Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Launcelot Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Launcelot Primary School and Nursery

Launcelot Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5EA

Local ranking53rd of 64 primary schools in Lewisham

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 61.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 57.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 51

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 329
Boys: 156 (51%)
Girls: 151 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (73% full)
SEND: 23.4%
FSM Eligible: 46.8%
EAL: 48.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.9%
SEN Support: 18.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Budget per Pupil: £9,617/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 24.8%
Mixed Other: 17.1%
Black African: 14.3%
White Other: 11.2%
Black Caribbean: 9.0%
Other: 6.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.3%
Asian Other: 4.3%

24.8%

White British

17.1%

Mixed Other

14.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02086972304

admin@launcelot.lewisham.sch.uk

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Launcelot Road

Bromley, London

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Administrative

URN: 100692
UKPRN: 10074634
Establishment No.: 2374

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