St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
London, SW16 6NP · Lambeth · primary school
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39th 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 — 1.8/10 against 3,131 of them, against 2.3/10 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% | 0.52 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 34% | 3.29 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Leonard'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 to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2022. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a prayer club and participate in basketball, multi sports, football, gymnastics, dance, and a girls' football team. They also take part in Art Week and visit Rushall organic farm, Unicorn and Polka theatres, The Ritzy cinema, The Florence Nightingale Museum, The V & A, The National Gallery, Greenwich observatory, and Southwark cathedral.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in daily teaching practice?
What Ofsted said about St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a calm and welcoming environment where pupils are happy and safe. Leaders have designed a highly ambitious curriculum that prepares children for life in modern Britain while ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, thrive.
Strengths
- Pupils display polite behaviour with "little or no disruption in lessons" and rare incidents of bullying.
- The curriculum is "at least as ambitious as the national curriculum," using a ‘Golden Thread’ to revisit key themes with increasing depth.
- Staff make appropriate adaptations so pupils with SEND can access the full curriculum and receive regular progress updates.
- Reading is prioritised from Nursery, with staff quickly identifying and supporting pupils who fell behind due to the pandemic.
- Parents are "very positive about the school," appreciating staff approachability and the progress their children make.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" ensuring concerns are raised and responded to immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 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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