The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 46.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mrs Kate Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Reedworth Street, Kennington, London, SE11 4PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John the Divine Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Highshore School
Special school · 1.6km away
Reay Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ark All Saints Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
PhoenixPlace
Independent · 1.7km away
Christ Church Primary SW9
Primary · 1.7km away
Herbert Morrison Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School?
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School take?
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School?
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School is in London, SE11 4PH, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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