Twin Oaks Primary School
URN: 100712 • London SE8 5AE
Overview
- Name
- Twin Oaks Primary School
- URN
- 100712
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Cartwright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086924321
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Scawen Road, London SE8 5AE
Summary
Twin Oaks Primary School is a community school located in Deptford, Lewisham, London, catering to 198 pupils with a capacity of 300. The school, which changed its name from Sir Francis Drake Primary School in January 2023, prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The ethos of the school is built around respect, resilience, honesty, and ambition, ensuring that all students feel safe and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Twin Oaks covers a broad range of subjects, including English, science, history, and art, with additional opportunities for physical education and extracurricular activities. The school is known for its success in various sports tournaments and encourages students to participate in local competitions. Educational trips complement classroom learning, providing real-world context to the subjects taught.
Support for students is a key focus, with initiatives in place to assist those who may be struggling emotionally or behaviourally. The dedicated staff, including a learning mentor, work closely with families and external professionals to ensure that each child's needs are met, fostering a strong sense of community within the school.
The curriculum at Twin Oaks covers a broad range of subjects, including English, science, history, and art, with additional opportunities for physical education and extracurricular activities. The school is known for its success in various sports tournaments and encourages students to participate in local competitions. Educational trips complement classroom learning, providing real-world context to the subjects taught.
Support for students is a key focus, with initiatives in place to assist those who may be struggling emotionally or behaviourally. The dedicated staff, including a learning mentor, work closely with families and external professionals to ensure that each child's needs are met, fostering a strong sense of community within the school.
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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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 198
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 43.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 105 | 93 | 300 | 43.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 114 | 113 | 300 | 42.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 226 | 111 | 115 | 300 | 42.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 226 | 111 | 115 | 300 | 42.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 242 | 124 | 118 | 300 | 37.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 265 | 130 | 135 | 300 | 28.30 |
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