Macaulay Church of England Primary School
, SW4 0NU · Lambeth · primary school
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28th 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 — 8.0/10 against 1,976 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Macaulay Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Overview
Macaulay Church of England Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and well cared for" within a "welcoming and supportive school community." The inspection found that leaders have created an environment where pupils "engage in their learning and achieve highly," fostering positive relationships and high attendance. The school’s values, including compassion and creativity, are central to its ethos, contributing to a "happy and calm" atmosphere.
Strengths
- The curriculum is broadly developed, with careful planning in most subjects that helps pupils "build up their knowledge over time" and make links between disciplines.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a "sharp focus on the teaching of phonics" and effective support ensuring pupils who fall behind "catch up quickly."
- Staff effectively adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "learn the same curriculum as their peers."
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and take pride in their roles, such as acting as "playground mentors," contributing to a respectful and kind environment.
- Leaders manage staff workload well, and governors hold leaders to account effectively while prioritising the "well-being of staff and pupils."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not as well developed, as the school has not identified the "essential knowledge that pupils need to know and remember," affecting how well pupils learn key content.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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