St Jude's Church of England Primary School
London, SE24 0EL · Lambeth · primary school
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42nd 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 — 4.4/10 against 2,826 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Jude's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 18.0% against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend concerts and events at the Royal Festival Hall, participate in Praise and Worship, and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the 2023 inspection report guide current teaching strategies?
What Ofsted said about St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders create a “nurturing environment” and pupils are “happy and safe.” While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, the early years provision requires improvement due to insufficient curricular planning.
Strengths
- Leaders maintain “high expectations” for behaviour and education, resulting in “calm and consistent” conduct.
- Pupils make a “strong start” in early reading and mathematics through a “well-delivered phonics programme.”
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” that helps pupils deepen their understanding of complex concepts.
- Pupils benefit from numerous enrichment activities and opportunities to take on responsibilities, such as becoming “digital ambassadors.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not planned a “coherently sequenced curriculum,” leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- In early years, teaching focuses too much on activities rather than breaking down learning into “small steps” of knowledge and vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring a “culture of safeguarding” and staff receiving appropriate training to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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