Rosendale Primary School
London, SE21 8LR · Lambeth · primary school
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7th 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 — 9.3/10 against 3,670 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rosendale 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%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 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 (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 679 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while accommodating additional pupils?
What Ofsted said about Rosendale Primary School
Overview
Rosendale Primary School is described as a “truly joyful place where pupils thrive,” characterised by relationships built on “high levels of trust and mutual respect.” The inspection found that the school delivers an “ambitious and well-planned curriculum” that ensures pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for secondary school.” Leaders maintain high expectations for both behaviour and academic excellence, resulting in a positive culture where staff and pupils feel valued and supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “designed and taught meticulously,” with strategies such as regular recaps in mathematics and recurring themes in history helping pupils embed knowledge into their “long-term memory.”
- Teaching is “highly effective,” with staff receiving extensive training; adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “highly effective.”
- Early reading provision is excellent, with staff demonstrating “exceptionally deep knowledge of how to teach early reading” and delivering phonics lessons “highly effectively.”
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” showing respect for peers and focusing intently in lessons, while the school expects “100% participation.”
- Personal development is “excellent,” with “exemplary” pastoral care and a wide range of clubs and educational visits that pupils enjoy.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 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
—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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