Grinling Gibbons Primary School
URN: 100685 • London SE8 5LW
Overview
- Name
- Grinling Gibbons Primary School
- URN
- 100685
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dean Gordon (since 2020) , Head of School
- Previous head
- Mickey Kelly, Head of School
- Telephone
- 02086924907
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Clyde Street, London SE8 5LW
Summary
Grinling Gibbons Primary School, located in Deptford, London, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 222 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 235. The school is part of the Phoenix Federation and is committed to fostering an environment that encourages aspiration, bravery, compassion, determination, and enlightenment among its students.
The curriculum at Grinling Gibbons is designed to be engaging and diverse, incorporating creative learning experiences such as art projects inspired by poetry and outdoor activities that promote teamwork and resilience. Recent events have included visits to local educational centres and participation in community awareness days, reflecting the school's commitment to holistic education and community involvement.
With 34.7% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, Grinling Gibbons is dedicated to supporting all students in their learning journey. The school actively engages parents and the wider community through events like book fairs and charity days, fostering a strong sense of belonging and collaboration. For more information, visit their website at [Grinling Gibbons Primary School](http://www.ggibbons.lewisham.sch.uk).
The curriculum at Grinling Gibbons is designed to be engaging and diverse, incorporating creative learning experiences such as art projects inspired by poetry and outdoor activities that promote teamwork and resilience. Recent events have included visits to local educational centres and participation in community awareness days, reflecting the school's commitment to holistic education and community involvement.
With 34.7% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, Grinling Gibbons is dedicated to supporting all students in their learning journey. The school actively engages parents and the wider community through events like book fairs and charity days, fostering a strong sense of belonging and collaboration. For more information, visit their website at [Grinling Gibbons Primary School](http://www.ggibbons.lewisham.sch.uk).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Enquiries (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- @Ggibbonsps 🌊⛵ Year 6 had another fantastic visit to The Ahoy Centre! They learned new skills on the water, built teamwork & resilience, and represented our school brilliantly. Huge thanks to @AHOYofficial for such an inspiring expe (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Parent Communication Policy / Guidance (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 235
- Pupils
- 222
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 122
- FSM %
- 34.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 222 | 100 | 122 | 235 | 34.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 94 | 129 | 235 | 35.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 110 | 119 | 235 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 110 | 119 | 235 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 95 | 121 | 235 | 28.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 223 | 103 | 120 | 320 | 24.20 |
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