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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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