189
Pupils · 2024/25
39%
EAL · 2024/25
36%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 10/03/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLewisham
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Watergate School · Primary · Lewisham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
189
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
39%
FSM eligible
44%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
36%
Contact
Address
Lushington Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3WG
Local authority
Lewisham
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 189 | 7.7 | 100% | 39% | 44% | 10% | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 189 | 8.0 | 100% | 42% | 44% | 12% | 43% |
| 2022/23 | 159 | 6.5 | 100% | 42% | 40% | 12% | 46% |
| 2021/22 | 154 | 8.2 | 100% | 42% | 39% | 12% | 41% |
| 2020/21 | 140 | 7.3 | 100% | 39% | 39% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 113 | 6.5 | 100% | 38% | 47% | 9% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | 108 | 6.1 | 100% | 36% | 64% | 10% | 34% |
| 2016/17 | 108 | 6.4 | 100% | 38% | 68% | 11% | 31% |
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