Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Winifred's RC Primary School

Newstead Road, London, SE12 0SJ
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St Winifred's RC Primary School
London, SE12 0SJ
383 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
19.40% FSM %
183 Boys
200 Girls
About St Winifred's RC Primary School

St Winifred's RC Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Lewisham, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 383 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Claire Gillespie.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lewisham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lewisham
Region London
Administrative District Lewisham
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham East
Ward Lee Green
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-04-2016
UKPRN 10070238
URN 142456
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Abbs Chair of Governors 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nick Archer Governor 01/09/2023 19/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Aideen Brannan Governor 04/04/2025 04/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Aidan Cunningham Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Karen McLaren Governor 07/06/2022 13/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Shauna McQuilkin Governor 27/04/2021 27/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Julia Murphy Governor 04/04/2025 04/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Joanne Musgrove Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev C Nnaji Governor 17/03/2024 22/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip O'Brien Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sharie Omoragbon Governor 04/04/2025 04/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mr John Packiaraj Governor 25/03/2025 19/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Winifred's RC Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Lewisham.
St Winifred's RC Primary School has 383 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
St Winifred's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Winifred's RC Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Winifred's RC Primary School is Ms Claire Gillespie.
St Winifred's RC Primary School is at Newstead Road, Lee, London, SE12 0SJ, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at St Winifred's RC Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Winifred's RC Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Claire Gillespie
Newstead Road, Lee, London, SE12 0SJ
02088578792
www.swcps.lewisham.sch.uk
Location
SE12 0SJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142456
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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