Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~424m)Possible (~605m)Unlikely (~787m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Kate Evans
Pupils:238 / 300 capacity
LA:Lambeth
Phone:02077352781
Address:Reedworth Street, Lambeth, London, SE11 4PH
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
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Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 20 May 2025View full report
URN:100609
UKPRN:10069855
Diocese:Diocese of Southwark
Constituency:Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school excels at helping all children succeed, especially those facing extra challenges. Teachers are dedicated to capturing children's interest and providing support tailored to their needs. The school creates a safe, happy environment where children love learning and are well-prepared for life in modern Britain.

Key Strengths

  • Outstanding leadership focused on equal opportunities and ambitious goals for every pupil
  • Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils thoroughly enjoying school
  • High-quality teaching that captures pupil interest and provides targeted support for those needing extra help
  • Outstanding achievement by all pupils including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
  • Exceptional spiritual, moral, social and cultural development preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain

Areas for Improvement

  • Extend the ways in which pupils' progress is checked to provide accurate information about gains in speaking, listening and communication

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - the school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding, with comprehensive training in all aspects of safeguarding and thorough risk assessment.

Extracurricular Activities

After-school clubs, sports events, specialist sports coaching, residential experiences and trips, Peace Garden project, learning about different beliefs and faiths through visits

Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School is an outstanding school where the headteacher and governing body are ambitious for all pupils. The school demonstrates excellent behaviour, outstanding teaching quality, and exceptional achievement across all pupil groups.

At a Glance

46.6%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

53 responses
Would recommend93%
Child is happy94%
Well taught94%
Good progress96%
Feels safe91%
Well behaved94%
Bullying dealt with19%
Kept informed98%
Handles concerns55%
Wider development91%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-4ppMaths+5ppWriting+2pp

Reading has declined from 84% to 80%. Maths has improved from 78% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.

Class Sizes

25.8

Avg class size

27.7

Infant (KS1)

25.0

KS2

10

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Kennington Underground Station
457m · 7 min walk
Kennington Station
463m · 8 min walk
Elephant & Castle Underground Station
725m · 12 min walk

Bus Stops

Fitzalan Street (Stop KF)
81m · 1 min walk
Kennington Lane (Stop KH)
208m · 3 min walk
Kennington Road (Stop KC)
246m · 4 min walk
Renfrew Road (Stop BH)
271m · 4 min walk
Hotspur Street (Stop KJ)
277m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

79%

Available places

238 pupils

300 capacity

62 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Lambeth

Low demand0.79x oversubscription

Places available

2,675

Applications

2,122

Got 1st preference

82.9%

Got preferred school

96.2%

Primary admissions across Lambeth (2025/26)

Inspection History(6)

20 May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
9 December 2014
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
9 December 2014
OutstandingReport
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Early YearsOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.55487%

Overall absence

10.6383%

Persistent absence

235

Enrolments

Authorised3.22924%
Unauthorised1.32563%
Persistent (10%+)10.6383%
Severe (50%+)0.42553%

Absence trend

3.98685%
18/19
3.37247%
20/21
5.0726%
21/22
6.43539%
22/23
5.91759%
23/24
4.55487%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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