Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
URN: 100732 • London SE26 5SE
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 100732
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Ringham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 208 Sydenham Road, London SE26 5SE
Summary
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School is a mixed, voluntary aided primary school located in Sydenham, London, serving the local parishes of Our Lady & St Philip Neri and the Church of the Resurrection. Catering to children aged 3-11, the school has a current enrollment of 243 pupils, with a capacity for 386. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between home, parish, and community, aiming to foster each child's faith and personal development.
The school provides a broad curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum, focusing on academic excellence alongside sports, arts, and music. High standards of behaviour, respect, and mutual support are integral to the school's ethos, which is encapsulated in their mission statement: "To Jesus through Mary." The staff, led by Headteacher Mr. Matthew Ringham, is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and spiritually.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff including a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and various teaching assistants to ensure all children receive the help they need. The school encourages effective communication with parents and the wider community, fostering a collaborative approach to education and faith development.
The school provides a broad curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum, focusing on academic excellence alongside sports, arts, and music. High standards of behaviour, respect, and mutual support are integral to the school's ethos, which is encapsulated in their mission statement: "To Jesus through Mary." The staff, led by Headteacher Mr. Matthew Ringham, is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and spiritually.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff including a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and various teaching assistants to ensure all children receive the help they need. The school encourages effective communication with parents and the wider community, fostering a collaborative approach to education and faith development.
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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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 386
- Pupils
- 243
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 31.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 243 | 128 | 115 | 386 | 31.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 243 | 128 | 115 | 386 | 31.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 288 | 144 | 144 | 386 | 24.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 288 | 144 | 144 | 386 | 24.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 310 | 162 | 148 | 386 | 25.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 319 | 166 | 153 | 386 | 20.30 |
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