Sudbourne Primary School
London, SW2 5EF · Lambeth · primary school
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29th 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,916 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.
Sudbourne 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 November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 296 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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
Since the inspection was in late 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since that visit? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Sudbourne Primary School
Overview
Sudbourne Primary School is described as a "warm and friendly" environment where pupils feel "happy and safe" and enjoy their lessons. The inspection judges the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as 'Good'. Leaders maintain high expectations, and the school has made significant improvements since its last graded inspection fifteen years ago.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," "rich in knowledge and vocabulary," and "ambitious for all pupils."
- Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively, using regular checks to identify and address "misconceptions that pupils may have."
- Reading is prioritised with a "clear curriculum in place for early reading," ensuring pupils who fall behind are helped to "catch up quickly."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included in all aspects of school life" with tailored support.
- Behaviour is managed well through a new "behaviour blueprint," creating "calm and orderly" classrooms where pupils show "high levels of respect."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "curricular thinking is not fully embedded," meaning pupils do not yet deepen their subject-specific knowledge and understanding over time.
- The school must ensure "curricular intent is fully implemented in all subjects" so that pupils learn content consistently well.
- Some pupils do not yet make "full use of the opportunities available to them" for clubs and activities.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 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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