The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 33.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Ms Andrea Parker (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Lowden Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJudith Kerr Primary School
Primary · 956m away
Jubilee Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
Rosendale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Elm Court School
Special school · 1.7km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holmewood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Jessop Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Jessop Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jessop Primary School?
Jessop Primary School currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jessop Primary School take?
Jessop Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Jessop Primary School?
Jessop Primary School is in London, SE24 0BJ, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jessop Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Jessop Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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