Herbert Morrison Primary School
London, SW8 2HP · Lambeth · primary school
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9th 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 — 9.6/10 against 1,954 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Herbert Morrison Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and School Journeys.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the School Journeys programme?
What Ofsted said about Herbert Morrison Primary School
Overview
Herbert Morrison Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a “joyful and inspirational place” where leaders have embedded an atmosphere of mutual respect. It is a “truly inclusive school where all pupils flourish academically and socially,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents and carers are highly positive, describing the school as ‘wonderful’ and ‘welcoming’.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “rich and ambitious curriculum” that provides pupils with essential skills and knowledge, with “exemplary” support for pupils with SEND.
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge” and deliver the curriculum “highly effectively,” using skilful questioning to develop confidence and address learning gaps quickly.
- Behaviour is “impeccable,” built around respect, with pupils being “kind, polite” and having “exceptionally positive attitudes to learning.”
- The school fosters a love of reading through a “strong foundation in phonics” and challenges pupils to read “wide-ranging books.”
- Staff enjoy a “great sense of teamwork” and appreciate leaders’ efforts to reduce workload, while pupils benefit from strong community links and character-building roles.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture that is “deeply embedded across all aspects of the school” and concerns reported and acted on swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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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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