Marvels Lane Primary School
URN: 100696 • London SE12 9RA
Overview
- Name
- Marvels Lane Primary School
- URN
- 100696
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Dove (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088573904
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Riddons Road, London SE12 9RA
Summary
Marvels Lane Primary School is a mixed community school located in Lewisham, London, with a current enrolment of 404 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school caters to children from Nursery and Reception through Year 6, operating as a two-form entry institution. Headteacher Edward Dove emphasizes a positive and inclusive environment where all children are encouraged to achieve their best academically, socially, and personally.
The school offers a broad curriculum supported by dedicated staff, aiming to provide high-quality teaching and a variety of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs in dance and football. Marvels Lane also runs a Breakfast Club and an after-school care program, ensuring comprehensive support for families.
With a significant percentage of pupils (35.60%) eligible for free school meals, the school reflects the diverse community it serves. Marvels Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and child protection, with a dedicated safeguarding team in place to promote the welfare of all students. The school encourages prospective parents to visit during open days to learn more about its ethos and offerings.
The school offers a broad curriculum supported by dedicated staff, aiming to provide high-quality teaching and a variety of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs in dance and football. Marvels Lane also runs a Breakfast Club and an after-school care program, ensuring comprehensive support for families.
With a significant percentage of pupils (35.60%) eligible for free school meals, the school reflects the diverse community it serves. Marvels Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and child protection, with a dedicated safeguarding team in place to promote the welfare of all students. The school encourages prospective parents to visit during open days to learn more about its ethos and offerings.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (download)
- Clubs Timetable AUTUMN TERM 2025 (download)
- Latest Newsletter - 9th September 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- RSS (other)
- Ofsted (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- 420
- Pupils
- 404
- Boys
- 211
- Girls
- 193
- FSM %
- 35.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 404 | 211 | 193 | 420 | 35.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 404 | 206 | 198 | 420 | 36.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 373 | 198 | 175 | 420 | 34.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 373 | 198 | 175 | 420 | 34.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 382 | 219 | 163 | 420 | 29.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 393 | 235 | 158 | 450 | 18.80 |
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