Marvels Lane Primary School & Nursery

  • Founded: 1929
  • Address: Riddons Rd - Lewisham, London, England (Map)
  • Tel: Show Number

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Marvels Lane School is an extraordinary school, full of extraordinary people. Our aim is to create a positive environment in which all children are safe, happy and want to learn. Everybody is welcome. We are inclusive and aspirational. Who knows what you can achieve with the right challenge and support?

Our staff team work with dedication and passion to provide a wide range of learning opportunities through high quality teaching and an irresistible curriculum. We have high expectations for all our children’s achievement – academically, creatively, socially and personally – in other words, for each and every child at Marvels Lane to Be The Best That They Can Be in all they do.

At Marvels Lane Primary School, we use the house system to promote healthy competition and a sense of community. Everyone, children and staff, belongs to one of four houses and together all of the houses contribute to the well-being of the whole school – four houses, one school.

The houses compete against each other for a range of trophies: There is a weekly House Cup for the most house points (given for following the school values). There are also other trophies related to sport, attendance, homework and other special challenges. The first of which was the Tin Can Challenge in which everyone competed to collect the most canned food to support families in our local community.

Inspiration for the names of the houses came from the tree on our school logo and the names of all our classes. The houses are named after English forests: Ashdown House, Epping House, Kielder House and Sherwood House. They each have their own colour, logo, mascot and (hopefully) increasing sense of identity. The theme of forests also works well as a message of health, growth and togetherness.

Marvels Lane Children’s Centre provides a range of children’s centre and other activities and services for children and their families in the Grove Park area, to give every child the best start in life.

We usually offer a variety of activities including

  • Building Blocks Playgroup (0-4 years)
  • Baby Massage
  • Cooking with Toddlers (2+)
  • Mini Marvels Music & Rhyme
  • SHARE family learning
  • Child development advice
  • Peter Rabbit Baby Club (0-18 months)
  • Support to access early education funding for 2 year olds
  • Baby Massage

We also offer a Family Support and Outreach Service for any family who would like to access support, information and advice.

Marvels Lane Children’s Centre aims to provide inclusive services and activities for families with children, parents and carers of all abilities. All of our sessions are inclusive. The building is on one level, with no steps and a wheelchair accessible toilet. If you or your child require any support to access our services, or if you would like advice on which sessions would suit your family best, please contact us.

  • Leadership: Mr. Edward Dove (Head)
  • Curriculum: British, UK EYFS , PSHE
  • Gender: Mixed (Co-education)
  • Grades or Year Groups: Nursery to Year 6
  • Number of Staff: 64
  • Number of Students: 386
  • Postal Code: SE12 9RA
  • Tel: Show Number
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  • Timings: Mon to Fri | 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM

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Community Reviews (4)

Marvels Lane Primary School is a good school located in Grove Park, London 1. The school has a friendly atmosphere and pupils are happy to attend 1. The school’s staff and leaders have high expectations of pupils, which is reflected in the school’s broad curriculum and the high-quality work that is displayed around the school 1. The school provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils, both within and outside the school day, such as sport and music 1. The school also teaches pupils about their rights and responsibilities from a young age, which helps them to develop a good understanding of the importance of tolerance and respect 1. The school’s office staff is very friendly and the principal and teachers are amazing, according to your message. However, I could not find any reviews that specifically mention this. Nonetheless, the school’s parents and carers are very positive about the school and appreciate the wide range of opportunities that the school provides for pupils
By sajith kumara (Jan, 2024) | Reply

My son has been going to marvels lane primary school for 3 years now, all the staff are welcoming, friendly and go the extra mile not just for the children but also the parents, They have a great leader to ensure the school reach their full potential, they also have an amazing child centre with lots of play groups for everyone to be involved not just for the children from the school but it’s also open for the local community.
By Samantha (Dec, 2020) | Reply

Great school with good teachers and a good leadership team. The feel of the school is nice and friendly. Children are encouraged to be their best! I've had children at all stages of the school and recommend it!
By W D (Jun, 2018) | Reply

This was my old primary school. Loved it and will always remember the memories i had their.
By Courtney James (Jun, 2016) | Reply