Lewisham has 512 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 95% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 25 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
96% good or better · England 97%
95% good or better · England 94%
- Nursery schools2
100% good or better · England 97%
93% good or better · England 89%
100% good or better · England 81%
100% good or better · England 90%
67% good or better · England 74%
- Colleges and sixth forms1
100% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
82% good or better · England 82%
- Fostering agencies1
100% good or better · England 95%
Latest inspections in Lewisham
All latest reports- lowestExpected
- lowestStrong
- Teachsport Ashmead8 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Lewisham· positive tone· Jenny BeckleslowestExpected
- Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Lewisham4 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care· Lewisham· very positive tone· Natalie O'LearylowestExpected
- lowestExpected
- Good
- Bright Origin Nursery Baby's Castle3 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Lewisham· positive tone· Kate DaurgelowestExpected
- lowestExpected
- lowestStrong
- Forest Hill Montessori Nursery18 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Lewisham· very positive tone· Louise MackaylowestStrong
512 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.