St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
London, SW16 2ET · Lambeth · primary school
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1st 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 3,865 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 | 92.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.93 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 23.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 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 access chess, robotics, and financial literacy sessions, alongside yoga, ballet, musical theatre, and orchestra. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 14 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year admissions if demand exceeds capacity? How do the OutDoor Classrooms integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a “warm and welcoming” school where “values of faith, unity and excellence are embedded.” Pupils are “proud and happy to attend” and achieve highly across the curriculum, supported by “exemplary” behaviour and a “highly ambitious curriculum.”
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “highly ambitious curriculum” providing a “well sequenced body of knowledge” from early years to Year 6.
- Early reading is prioritised, with phonics starting in Reception; staff ensure pupils read books matching known sounds and foster enjoyment through daily teacher reading and a library bus.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” with firmly established routines; they are “resilient and motivated learners” who are polite to staff and peers.
- The school offers “exceptional opportunities for pupils’ personal development,” including a “rich offer of clubs and trips” and leadership roles supporting the wider community.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered, and parents are “hugely positive” about the care and high standards provided.
Areas to improve
- In early years, parts of the new curriculum are “still embedding,” with “less clarity about the key knowledge” for some areas, leading to variability in adult support and some activities being “not as purposeful.”
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 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 94% |
| 2024/25 | 92% |
| 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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