Marvels Lane Primary School & Nursery

General Info

Headteacher: Edward Dove

Year Groups: Nursery & Reception to Y6

Two-form Entry

Term Dates

Please click the links below for our Term Dates:

Term Dates 2025-26

Term Dates 2026-27

Autumn Half Term 2026:

26th October – 30th October

Spring Half Term 2027:

15th February – 19th February

Summer Half Term 2027

31st May – 4th June

 

Latest News

We raised £82.20 for Comic Relief as part of our  recent Red Nose Day dress up event. Thank you to everyone that contributed.

Clubs

We currently run a variety of after school clubs and activities including dance and football. Please see our timetable below:

Clubs Timetable AUTUMN 2026

We also have a Breakfast Club and Little Acorns after school club as part of our wraparound care which run every day of the week.  Please  look under the ‘Parents’ Tab or contact the office for more details.

thursday 24th june

NHS Flu Immunisation (YR-Y6) Info to follow.

monday 21st september

After school clubs and activities start this week.

Monday 26th october - friday 30th october

Half-Term (school closed)

Our Next Open Day

We have open mornings on the following days:

Wednesday 16th September, 7th October, 21st October, 11th November, 2nd December & 6th January all at 9:30am

    (further dates may be added so visit this page again for updates).

Latest Newsletter - 25th February 2026

Download the latest update for parents of Marvels lane school

Starting Nursery 2026

Please complete an application form to apply for a place in Marvels Lane Nursery

Our headteacher

OUR AIMS AND ETHOS

“Marvels Lane School is an extraordinary school, full of extraordinary people. I cannot tell you how proud I am to be its Headteacher.

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.”

Isabel Hedderman

Headteacher (acting)

Virtual Tour of Nursery and Reception

School Address

Marvels Lane Primary School

Riddons Rd

London

SE12 9RA

School Hours

Monday – Friday 

Morning Gates Open :   8:40 – 9:00

Afternoon Gates Open:   15:10 – 15:30

School Office Hours:   8:00 – 17:00

Breakfast Club:   8:00 – 8:55

Little Acorns After School Club:   15:30 – 17:45

Weekends: Closed

Phone & Email

020 8857 3904
admin@marvelslane.lewisham.sch.uk

What Parents are Saying

“I absolutely love this school, the kids are so brilliant, vibrant and positive and that is also reflected in the staff.”

“Marvels Lane Primary is a lovely school. Very caring and supportive staff. The children can start their school journey in an amazing nursery all the way up to year 6. Both my children have been happily attending this primary school and made many friends. I very much recommend Marvels Lane Primary.”

“We particularly like the way pupils from many different backgrounds get on so well together.”

Students

School Houses

Staff Members

Year Established

Get In Touch

Location: Riddons Rd | London | SE12 9RA

Telephone: 020 8857 3904

Email: admin@marvelslane.lewisham.sch.uk

School Hours: Monday – Friday : 8am – 4pm

Safeguarding Statement

 

Marvels Lane is committed to safeguarding and child protection.

We are vigilant in promoting the welfare of children and any offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory clearance from the DBS.

The Safeguarding Team is:

Ms Isabel Hedderman – Headteacher (acting) (Deputy DSL)

Miss Marie Hill – Pupil Parent Support Worker (Deputy DSL)

Mrs. Jacqueline Mcnamara – Deputy Headteacher (acting), Inclusion Officer, SENCO (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Mrs. Christine Turner – Safeguarding Governor