Crown Lane Primary School
London, SW16 3HX · Lambeth · primary school
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37th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 1,954 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crown Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 3.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 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 higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school communicate progress to parents between formal report dates?
What Ofsted said about Crown Lane Primary School
Overview
Crown Lane Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a kind and safe environment where pupils demonstrate resilience and curiosity. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a community where everyone is polite and respectful.
Strengths
- Pupils are keen to demonstrate their ‘superpowers’, showing resilience, curiosity, and reflectiveness in their learning.
- Leaders have ensured an ambitious curriculum for all subjects, with staff carefully trained to deliver it effectively, helping pupils acquire and remember secure knowledge.
- Early reading is prioritised through an ambitious approach to phonics, enabling pupils to read with fluency and accuracy and develop a love of stories.
- The specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND offers a kind and supportive environment, with parents appreciating the support provided.
- A new behaviour policy has resulted in a calm atmosphere, with pupils showing positive attitudes to learning and playing together in safe and friendly ways.
Areas to improve
- Some lesson activities are less helpful in supporting pupils to secure and remember knowledge; leaders should continue strengthening curriculum implementation across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture, rigorous staff training, and prompt reporting of concerns to ensure pupils’ welfare is well supported.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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