Choosing the Primary School you want to send your child to can be a daunting task.
From making sure that it meets your personal criteria, is close by, and has good reports from inspection boards like Ofsted.
Plus, with the closing date for submitting applications this weekend (January 15), there's not a lot of time to do the research and make the important decision.
So we've done the hard work for you, creating a list for each of the South East London areas and seeing which Primary Schools are rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Check to see if any are your hopeful schools or to find some to add to the list of your top choices.
To see the full list of best schools you can search your area and look at Ofsted reports via the website.
Best Primary Schools in Greenwich:
Bannockburn Primary School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. Offering the best possible support for pupils to achieve their best. Find out more about Bannockburn Primary School via the website.
Cardwell Primary School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. Cardwell believes that "learning is for life" and ensures children are happy and safe. Find out more about Cardwell Primary School via the website.
Deansfield Primary School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. The school describes itself as having a "values-based learning community", that thinks creativity is key. Find out more about Deansfield Primary School via the website.
Best Primary Schools in Bexley:
Aspire Academy Bexley- rated outstanding by Ofsted. Aspire caters to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Find out more about Aspire Academy Bexley via the website.
Barnehurst Infant School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. The school empowers children and develops a growth mindset. Find out more via the Barnehurst Infant School website.
Burnt Oak Junior School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. Burnt Oak is a vibrant ‘village-feel school’. Find out more about Burnt Oak Junior School via the website.
Best Primary Schools in Bromley:
Clare House Primary School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. The school says that children are at the heart of every decision. Find out more via the Clare House Primary Scool website.
Burnt Ash Primary School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. Burnt Ash is a vibrant inclusive school that puts children first. Fiind out mire via the website.
Crofton Infant School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. The school believes in creativity, being open-minded, and being resilient. find out more via the website.
Best Primary Schools in Lewisham:
Brindishe Green School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. Brindishe offers children, rich, creative, and challenging primary education. Find out more via the website.
John Ball Primary School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. The school believes in achievement, ambition, and progress for all. Find out more via the website.
Watergate School- rated outstanding by Ofsted. Watergate provides a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils. Find out more via the website.
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