The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 619
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mr Christopher Ashley-Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leigham Vale, Streatham, London, SW16 2JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDunraven School
All-through · Grammar · 474m away
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
Independent · 586m away
Julian's School
Primary · 851m away
Sunnyhill Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Crown Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Silburn Reid
Miscellaneous · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hitherfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hitherfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hitherfield Primary School?
Hitherfield Primary School currently has 619 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hitherfield Primary School take?
Hitherfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hitherfield Primary School?
Hitherfield Primary School is in London, SW16 2JQ, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hitherfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hitherfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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