The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% 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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mr David Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Telferscot Road, Balham, London, SW12 0HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMortimer School
Special school · 702m away
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
Independent · 812m away
The Livity School
Special school · 1.2km away
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
Independent · 1.4km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dunraven School
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
Hitherfield Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Telferscot Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Telferscot Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Telferscot Primary School?
Telferscot Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Telferscot Primary School take?
Telferscot Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Telferscot Primary School?
Telferscot Primary School is in London, SW12 0HW, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Telferscot Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Telferscot Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.