The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 45.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mrs Claudia Fleary-Tayabali (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
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
New Park Road, London, SW2 4JP
Town setting
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Fenstanton Primary School
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Mortimer School
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The Livity School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Atkins Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Atkins Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Atkins Primary School?
Richard Atkins Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Atkins Primary School take?
Richard Atkins Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richard Atkins Primary School?
Richard Atkins Primary School is in London, SW2 4JP, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Atkins Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Richard Atkins Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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