Hill Mead Primary School
London, SW9 8UE · Lambeth · primary school
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49th 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 — 7.8/10 against 762 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hill Mead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a football club, cricket, PE Café, and a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How is the breakfast club structured to support pupils before the school day begins?
What Ofsted said about Hill Mead Primary School
Overview
Hill Mead Primary School is described as a "small and welcoming school" where pupils feel safe and benefit from positive relationships with staff. However, the report states that "pupils do not benefit from a consistently good quality of education" due to inconsistencies in curriculum design and teaching, resulting in outcomes significantly below national averages.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive behaviour" and are taught to be respectful and tolerant of different cultures.
- Children in the early years benefit from a "well-sequenced curriculum" and make a "strong start to their education."
- Pupils access a range of wider opportunities, such as museum visits and theatre trips, which "stretch their independence and resilience."
- Attendance rates have improved following targeted support for families.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must clearly define key knowledge and skills so pupils can build subject learning progressively.
- Assessment procedures need to be developed to routinely identify gaps in knowledge and inform teaching.
- Leaders and governors require better information to robustly oversee the quality of education and SEND provision.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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