The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 622
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Trust
- THE DUNRAVEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kate Atkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlleyn's Oakfield
Independent · 686m away
Rosemead Preparatory School
Independent · 777m away
Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired
Special school · 843m away
Thurlow Park Special School
Special school · 885m away
The Elmgreen School
Secondary · 937m away
Dulwich College
Independent · 1.1km away
Fenstanton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rosendale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rosendale Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rosendale Primary School?
Rosendale Primary School currently has 622 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rosendale Primary School take?
Rosendale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rosendale Primary School?
Rosendale Primary School is in London, SE21 8LR, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rosendale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rosendale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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