The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Peake (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lansdowne School
Special school · 1.4km away
Stockwell Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Clapham Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
John Burns Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Herbert Morrison Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Herbert Morrison Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Herbert Morrison Primary School?
Herbert Morrison Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herbert Morrison Primary School take?
Herbert Morrison Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herbert Morrison Primary School?
Herbert Morrison Primary School is in London, SW8 2HP, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Herbert Morrison Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Herbert Morrison Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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