The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 832
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mr Matthew Apsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStreatham & Clapham High School GDST
Independent · 1.1km away
Mortimer School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Livity School
Special school · 1.6km away
Fircroft Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
Independent · 1.9km away
Hillbrook School
Primary · 1.9km away
Elsley School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Henry Cavendish Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Henry Cavendish Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Henry Cavendish Primary School?
Henry Cavendish Primary School currently has 832 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Henry Cavendish Primary School take?
Henry Cavendish Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Henry Cavendish Primary School?
Henry Cavendish Primary School is in London, SW12 0JA, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Henry Cavendish Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Henry Cavendish Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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