The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 191
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 47.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Head
- Mrs Sue Hayward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Lillie Road, Lillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 670m away
Fulham Cross Academy
Secondary · 704m away
Kensington Prep School GDST
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Evergreen Primary School
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Holy Cross RC School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ormiston Bridge Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Parsons Green Prep School
Independent · 1.1km away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sir John Lillie Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Lillie Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Sir John Lillie Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir John Lillie Primary School take?
Sir John Lillie Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Sir John Lillie Primary School is in Fulham, SW6 7LN, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir John Lillie Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sir John Lillie Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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