The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 61.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Persad (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bowling Green Street, London, SE11 5BZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Henry Fawcett Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Henry Fawcett Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Henry Fawcett Primary School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Henry Fawcett Primary School take?
Henry Fawcett Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Henry Fawcett Primary School is in London, SE11 5BZ, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Henry Fawcett Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Henry Fawcett Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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