Fenstanton Primary School
London, SW2 3PW · Lambeth · primary school
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54th 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 — 5.4/10 against 775 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fenstanton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 145 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How are class sizes managed with the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Fenstanton Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are ‘well looked after’ and ‘happy in school’, enjoying a ‘rich set of experiences’ including educational outings and clubs. However, the overall effectiveness is judged as ‘Requires improvement’ because the curriculum is not ‘routinely as well delivered as intended’, leading to inconsistencies in teaching and gaps in pupils’ foundational knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘trust staff’ and behave well, with ‘peer mediators’ helping to resolve disagreements.
- Leaders provide ‘various opportunities to develop new interests and talents’, such as music and sports.
- Mathematics is ‘well developed and taught effectively’, with teachers following a ‘clear sequence of learning’.
- Staff ‘adapt learning to help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access the curriculum’.
- Children in Nursery and Reception develop their knowledge of number well and show enthusiasm for reading.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is ‘delivered consistently well across all subjects’, addressing sporadic teaching in areas like computing and Spanish.
- The curriculum must be ‘planned and sequenced coherently across the school’ so teachers are clear on essential knowledge to teach and assess.
- Leaders need a ‘consistent approach to supporting weaker readers’, ensuring books are ‘matched precisely to pupils’ knowledge’ to aid decoding.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff being ‘vigilant’ and taking ‘appropriate and timely action’ to follow up concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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