Bonneville Primary School
London, SW4 9LB · Lambeth · primary school
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2nd of 56 primary schools in Lambeth we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 1,954 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bonneville Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Lambeth Music Festival and Forest School trips, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 372 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club structure its daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Bonneville Primary School
Overview
This is described as an “extraordinary school” where the community is central to its values and actions consistently aim for excellence. The report highlights a “high-quality curriculum design and delivery” that results in pupils’ “exceptional learning experiences, enjoyment and strong achievement.” Leaders have created a calm, purposeful atmosphere where pupils behave exceptionally well and thrive irrespective of their background.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “deliberately set out and implemented with fine attention to detail,” allowing pupils to “apply and connect their learning across the curriculum.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those speaking English as an additional language receive tailored support, enabling them to “achieve very well alongside their peers.”
- There is a “strong culture for reading,” with systematic teaching ensuring pupils increase their “fluency and confidence.”
- Personal development is “exemplary,” featuring “exceptional” opportunities such as pupil leadership roles and extensive trips that are “seamlessly intertwined throughout the curriculum.”
- Staff and pupils share strong relationships, and leaders provide “exceptional professional development opportunities” while being “highly considerate of the workload and well-being of staff.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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