Iqra Primary School
London, SW4 9PA · Lambeth · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.9/10 against 1,861 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 97.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.98 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Iqra Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 21.0% 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts & Craft, Cookery, Gymnastics, Football and Multi Sports clubs, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 do not reach the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating across different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Iqra Primary School
Overview
Iqra Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, described as an "exceptional school with a strong commitment to its community." The report highlights that pupils feel "welcome, safe and well supported to achieve highly" within an environment characterised by "kindness and respectful behaviour."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "exceptionally well," reaching standards "higher than those found nationally" and producing a "consistently high quality of work."
- The curriculum is a "rich, carefully sequenced body of knowledge" where learning is "skilfully embedded" so understanding builds over time.
- Teachers are "highly skilled" and prioritise key vocabulary, enabling pupils to tackle complex concepts with confidence.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils demonstrating impressive "maturity and self-discipline" and high attendance.
- The school is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring teaching is both "accessible and demanding."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 97% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 97% |
| 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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