Forster Park Primary School
URN: 100683 • Lewisham SE6 1PQ
Overview
- Name
- Forster Park Primary School
- URN
- 100683
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Fenniche (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086985686
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Boundfield Road, Lewisham SE6 1PQ
Summary
Forster Park Primary School is a community school located in Lewisham, accommodating 295 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school fosters a welcoming environment that values diversity and aims to create a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff. The ethos of the school is built around respect, curiosity, and ambition, ensuring that every child feels secure and valued.
The curriculum at Forster Park is designed to reflect the rich cultural backgrounds of its students, promoting a global understanding and appreciation of different heritages. The school emphasizes the development of transferable skills that prepare children for future challenges, focusing on resilience, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Support for students is a key priority, with a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages individual growth. The school is committed to developing not only academic success but also life skills, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their next stages in education and life. Forster Park Primary School strives to engage all stakeholders in the educational journey, fostering a collaborative approach to learning.
The curriculum at Forster Park is designed to reflect the rich cultural backgrounds of its students, promoting a global understanding and appreciation of different heritages. The school emphasizes the development of transferable skills that prepare children for future challenges, focusing on resilience, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Support for students is a key priority, with a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages individual growth. The school is committed to developing not only academic success but also life skills, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their next stages in education and life. Forster Park Primary School strives to engage all stakeholders in the educational journey, fostering a collaborative approach to learning.
Useful links
- < Governance Information (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Absence Procedures (sen)
- < SEND Statutory Information (sen)
- < Admissions Arrangements (other)
- Admissions Criteria (other)
- Oakbridge Federation Policies (other)
- < Statutory Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gordonbrock Primary School (94.6)
- John Ball Primary School (80.4)
- Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School (77.1)
- Rathfern Primary School (74.3)
- Kilmorie Primary School (74.0)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 295
- Boys
- 163
- Girls
- 132
- FSM %
- 39.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 295 | 163 | 132 | 420 | 39.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 324 | 174 | 150 | 420 | 38.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 418 | 226 | 192 | 420 | 37.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 418 | 226 | 192 | 420 | 37.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 469 | 251 | 218 | 534 | 32.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 511 | 276 | 235 | 534 | 27.50 |
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