St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School
London, SW9 7HH · Lambeth · primary school
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30th 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 — 8.2/10 against 1,044 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Music Workshop, and Football, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 158 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Music Workshop?
What Ofsted said about St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School has "taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection." The school remains a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils feel safe and achieve well within an "ambitious curriculum." Leaders have ensured high-quality teaching and strong pupil behaviour, though specific improvements are required in reading comprehension and assessment practices.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced and ambitious," allowing pupils to develop "broad knowledge which they apply well" across subjects like art and science.
- Staff provide "effective training" and support, helping teachers present subject matter clearly and break content down so it is "manageable for pupils to understand."
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "effectively," with teachers making adaptations that enable these pupils to "learn the curriculum well."
- Pupils behave in a "kind and respectful manner," benefiting from leadership roles such as play leaders and well-being ambassadors, creating a "calm and orderly" learning environment.
- Reading is prioritised with a "strong focus on developing pupils’ phonic knowledge," ensuring staff address gaps swiftly and support pupils to read and write "fluently and accurately."
Areas to improve
- Teaching must better support pupils to develop a "detailed understanding of the books they read," ensuring they are taught to discuss "deeper meanings of texts" rather than focusing overly on simple information.
- Teachers need to check pupils' knowledge more carefully to identify gaps and misconceptions promptly, ensuring tasks "build well on what they already know" rather than moving on before pupils are ready.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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