Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
London, SE11 6DS · Lambeth · primary school
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25th 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 — 8.1/10 against 2,880 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access coding, debating, ballet, dance, orchestra, yoga, and choir clubs, alongside basketball, football, taekwondo, multisport, and chess. Trips include visits to the beach, castles, villages outside London, London sightseeing tours, West End shows, and graduation ceremonies. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs and trips scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
Overview
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School remains a ‘good’ school, with evidence suggesting it could achieve an ‘outstanding’ grade if a full graded inspection were conducted. Pupils ‘thrive in this supportive and popular school’, benefiting from an ‘ambitious curriculum’ and high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy and know they are kept safe’, with ‘impeccable’ behaviour and rare bullying.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, fostering a ‘love of reading’ from Nursery and ensuring confident calculation in mathematics.
- Staff ‘swiftly identify the needs of pupils with SEND’ and adapt teaching effectively to support them.
- Leaders create a positive culture where staff feel ‘proud to work at Walnut Tree Walk’ and their well-being is prioritised.
- Pupils engage in extensive wider development opportunities, including ‘after-school clubs’, charity fundraising, and community visits.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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