Schools across Lambeth
Local authority · 102 schools across 6 towns
102
58 primary · 15 secondary
36,021
81% capacity used
29
10 outstanding · 19 good
44,267
8,246 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
79.6%
KS2 Maths
77.1%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
4,323 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,205 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.7%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
19.4%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
80
2024/25
Absence trend across Lambeth schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
84%
Plans Issued
423
Assessment Requests
752
Tribunal Cases
13
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
40
Lodged
(1.4%)
15
Heard
2
Successful
(13%)
Primary (infant classes)
39
Lodged
(1.5%)
14
Heard
2
Successful
(14%)
Secondary
127
Lodged
(4.1%)
93
Heard
15
Successful
(16%)
Total
167
Lodged
(2.8%)
108
Heard
17
Successful
(16%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.