Richard Atkins Primary School
London, SW2 4JP · Lambeth · primary school
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45th 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 — 4.4/10 against 1,615 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richard Atkins Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 342. 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 steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Richard Atkins Primary School
Overview
Richard Atkins Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" and proud members of the community. The inspection highlights a well-sequenced curriculum, high staff expectations, and effective support for vulnerable pupils, though it notes a lack of clarity in how the early years curriculum links to the rest of the school.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum" that helps pupils build on their knowledge and remember what they have learned.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly" with "no low-level disruption," supported by staff who maintain "high expectations" and follow policies consistently.
- Reading is a priority with "rigorous systems" ensuring pupils who fall behind quickly catch up, using texts that are "representative of their pupils."
- Staff have "good subject knowledge" and make appropriate adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips that help "raised their aspirations."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not always include what is taught in early years, meaning it is "not clear how the learning journey continues from Reception to Year 1."
- Subject leaders lack a good understanding of how their subjects are taught to the youngest children and must ensure early years are included in the whole-school curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders who "know their families extremely well" and provide necessary support, while governors take their statutory duties very seriously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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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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