Henry Cavendish Primary School
London, SW12 0JA · Lambeth · primary school
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8th 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 — 8.8/10 against 4,318 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Henry Cavendish Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts & Crafts, Board Games, Robotics, Photography, Pottery, Science, and Urban Art clubs, as well as Swimming and Running Club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 873 pupils against a stated capacity of 927. 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
What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the robotics and science clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Henry Cavendish Primary School
Overview
Pupils “love attending this school” and “thrive both academically and socially” within an environment built on respect and strong relationships. The inspection confirms that the school maintains its previous “Outstanding” rating across all judgement categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. Leaders have sustained high expectations and an inclusive ethos that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve exceptionally well.
Strengths
- The school has built an “exemplary curriculum” that ensures skills and knowledge build “coherently and systematically over time,” reflecting “high ambition.”
- Teaching is highly effective, with teachers checking learning to address misconceptions and ensuring pupils are “on track,” resulting in outcomes “well above the national average.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “highly effective,” with staff identifying needs in a timely way and putting appropriate adaptations in place.
- Personal development is promoted “exceptionally well,” with pupils enjoying diverse clubs and holding roles of responsibility that allow them to make a “positive impact.”
- Staff morale is “very high,” supported by professional development that develops subject knowledge and a culture where leaders take staff well-being into account.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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