Glenbrook Primary School
London, SW4 8LD · Lambeth · primary school
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15th 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 — 8.6/10 against 424 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glenbrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 153 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Glenbrook Primary School
Overview
Glenbrook Primary School is described as a "warm and caring place" where pupils feel "valued" and "safe." The report highlights "remarkable support" for disadvantaged pupils, whose achievement "consistently exceeds" national averages, and praises the school’s successful navigation of significant structural changes.
Strengths
- Pupils make "secure progress" with "strong recall of current and prior learning," achieving well above national averages in core subjects.
- "Bespoke support is well embedded" for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they access the same curriculum as peers.
- Attendance is "positive" and behaviour is "consistently positive and well managed," with pupils demonstrating "good focus and high levels of engagement."
- The curriculum is "well-structured" and "carefully sequenced," allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and use key vocabulary effectively.
- Personal development is enhanced by a "rich programme of wider opportunities," including clubs, educational visits, and pupil leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that actions to strengthen "communication and language" in the early years and across the school are "fully embedded."
- Staff in the early years must provide "consistently" high-quality interactions, as current practice is "not consistent."
- A few children in the early years need further support to develop "independence when working in the continuous provision."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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