Allen Edwards Primary School, London

In its own words: "Allen Edwards Primary School is a two-form entry school based in the heart of Stockwell which takes children from Nursery to Year 6. We are an inclusive school which values the contributions made by each child and their family and are proud of the cultural and linguistic diversity of our school and its community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and Governors, I would like to welcome you to Allen Edwards Primary School. Our Values and Curriculum Drivers are founded from our belief that every person in our school should be treated with kindness and care. We encourage our children to be honest, collaborate with others and develop resilience in their thinking and learning."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £2 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 16 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Allen Edwards Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 76% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Allen Edwards Primary School as their first choice and 92 named it as one of their preferences, for 39 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Allen Edwards Primary School are Larkhall Primary Campus (0.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 65% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 83% maths); Herbert Morrison Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 92% maths); and Griffin Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 58% maths).

Allen Edwards Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

49.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 65.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (49%), Mixed (19%) and White British (8%).

In 2026, 78 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 62 (16%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Allen Edwards Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.

Allen Edwards Primary School had 26 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Stockwell Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stockwell Bus Garage, 200 metres away.

In 2024/25, Allen Edwards Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Allen Edwards Primary School are Platanos College (0.3 miles) and Minerva Virtual Academy (0.9 miles).