In Lewisham, primary schools are either community, voluntary aided, foundation or an academy. All primary schools are mixed and both boys and girls attend.
Community schools
A community school is a school built, maintained and staffed by a local authority, the full cost falling on public funds.
The local authority determines the admission arrangements and decides which applicants are offered a place.
Voluntary schools
A Voluntary school is a school built by a voluntary body, usually a religious or charitable group, but maintained by a local authority.
Voluntary primary schools in Lewisham are Catholic or Church of England.
The governing body determines the admissions arrangements and decides which applicants are offered a place.
Foundation schools and academies
Foundation schools and academies are schools directly funded by the Department for Children, School and Families and the governing body determines the admissions arrangements and decides which applicants are offered a place.
Applying for a primary school place
Applications for reception class places in a Lewisham primary school are co-ordinated by us. The scheme has been developed to improve the way applications are made and makes the process more accessible for parents. Find out more in our applying to start primary school section.