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Our school is situated in the Evelyn ward within Lewisham. We are a three-form entry community primary school and admit children from three to eleven years old. Our primary school is at the heart of the community and we seek to create strong links with all members of our locality. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and encourage children to respect each other’s cultures, faiths, and traditions. We work in partnership with our parents and we will encourage you to be fully involved in your child’s education. We value parental involvement and our community is important to our school. Our school aims for high academic standards for all, but at the same time embodies the broadest possible definition of education. At this school, every child does matter and we do all we can to make a difference. At Deptford Park we believe learning should be fun and that you never grow too old for new learning. We are committed to preparing our young people for life and the challenges they may meet. The school’s focus is firmly fixed on learning children, teachers, support staff, and the school’s capacity for continual development. We have found that this leads to improvements in children’s motivation, behavior, engagement, and learning outcomes. We are always working towards these aims, encapsulating them in the concept of Deptford Park School – the world in our school. A pupil new to our school in Year 6 and also new to our country made this leaving speech “the sound of Deptford Park Primary School sent fear through my body the first time. Beauty, warmth, smiling faces greeted me with comfort and acceptance and. We had come to the right place where We would shine bright like the sun. Deptford Park Primary School a place where stars are made. ”We believe our school is special and helps to promote a sense of belonging and pride in our children and their families. To encourage a positive, calm, and purposeful atmosphere where pupils can learn to the best of their abilities. To create an atmosphere where all pupils feel valued and treat all others with respect and kindness. To encourage children to take responsibility for their behavior. To encourage pupils to sort out difficulties in peaceful ways. View full school

This is a vibrant community school committed to providing local children with an outstanding education. We want every child to achieve their very best whatever their starting point and we do this by encouraging our students to have high expectations and to strive for excellence. We maintain a commitment to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum. A strong emphasis on excellent English, Maths, and Science balanced with great provision across the Arts, Sport, Technology and the Humanities. We want our students to be safe and happy at school and as a result, enjoyment and engagement are important elements of life at our school. We expect our students to work hard, behave respectfully, dress smartly, and take pride in their achievements our commitment to student leadership, and citizenship education encourages our students to be active members of their school community and to develop confidence, grit, and resilience needed to be successful in later life. These qualities will help them to develop into well-rounded young people, ready to make a positive contribution to the local community and wider society in general. Deptford Green School aspires to be a vibrant and dynamic learning environment in which every student is given the opportunity to: Fulfill their academic potential and be able to achieve their ambitions for the next stage of their educational journey. Make a positive contribution to the school community and the wider community that we serve. Develop socially and emotionally the skills and attributes needed to live happy, safe, and productive adult lives. We believe that Deptford Green School should: Help every student, and every member of staff, to achieve more than they ever thought possible, regardless of their starting points Be a community of excellence where we hold high expectations for success in ourselves and others Foster an environment where individuals take responsibility for themselves and show respect for others as part of a healthy and safe community Value and embrace the fact that we are all different and show tolerance for the beliefs, faiths, and opinions of others Prepare students for successful and fulfilling adult lives by giving them opportunities to experience work, volunteering and participate in their community Help our students to develop into articulate, confident, courteous, and considerate citizens Promote a love of learning by high quality and engaging teaching which delivers great learning outcomes Celebrate the varied achievements of all students and all members of staff. View full school