Woodmansterne School
London, SW16 5UQ · Lambeth · all-through school
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5th of 16 secondary schools in Lambeth we can score. 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 — 6.6/10 against 909 of them, against 6.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.3 · 59 | 46% | 2.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.24 · 68 | 38% | 2.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 15% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodmansterne School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Robotics, BrightSparks Music, and British Sign Language. They participate in Bikeability and visit the Noel Coward Theatre. Trips include a Paris residential and an Oxford University visit. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,637 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,842. 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 in transitioning between the primary and secondary phases? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Woodmansterne School
Overview
Woodmansterne School is an all-through community school where pupils “meet the school’s high expectations” and “behave exceptionally well.” The report highlights a “well-rounded curriculum” and “exemplary” support for mental health, resulting in strong academic outcomes and a positive school community.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour and “support each other to succeed,” creating a safe and respectful environment.
- The school’s approach to mental health is “exemplary,” featuring a trained team, therapy dog, and pupil ambassadors to support well-being.
- A “well-rounded curriculum” enables pupils to learn a “rich breadth of knowledge,” with particularly high achievement in mathematics.
- Teachers engage in “effective professional development” together, and the governing body “scrutinises the school’s work effectively.”
- High-quality support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are “typically well aided by staff.”
Areas to improve
- Sixth-form curriculum implementation is “less embedded,” meaning students do not learn key knowledge with as much depth as they could.
- Support for a small proportion of pupils with lower prior attainment is “not as impactful as it should be,” slowing their progress in catching up with peers.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.1 |
| 2024/25 | 49.3 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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