Van Gogh Primary
London, SW9 6HF · Lambeth · primary school
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43rd 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 — 6.3/10 against 416 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Van Gogh Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific clubs or trips are available this term? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Van Gogh Primary
Overview
Van Gogh Primary is described as a "warm and nurturing school" where pupils are "happy and enjoy their learning." Leaders have driven "significant, positive change" since the school’s predecessor was previously judged inadequate, establishing a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and strong community links.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, friendly and show respect," benefiting from "clear and consistent routines" that help them feel safe.
- The curriculum is "well-considered," with leaders methodically identifying key knowledge and providing staff with "clear guidance on how to deliver the curriculum."
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught "systematically" using "carefully matched decodable books," enabling pupils to become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with leaders working successfully with external agencies to identify specific needs.
- Trustees and governors provide "strong strategic oversight," ensuring staff receive regular professional development and feel valued.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, subject leaders’ "curriculum thinking needs to continue to be developed" to better support pupils in remembering learning and achieving ambitious end-points.
- In some foundation subjects, "checks on pupils’ learning are not used as effectively," meaning teachers lack effective information about what pupils already know.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with "robust systems" in place, up-to-date staff training, and timely action taken on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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.
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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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