Ashmole Primary School, London
Ashmole Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 726th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lambeth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ashmole Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Ashmole Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ashmole Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Ashmole Primary School as their first choice and 142 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Ashmole Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ashmole Primary School are St Mark's Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Henry Fawcett Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 64% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 82% maths); and Reay Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 90% maths).
Ashmole Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolHenry Fawcett Primary SchoolSt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolReay Primary School
Who goes there
29.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (26%), White British (25%) and Black (24%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Oval, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Archbishop Tenison's School, 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Ashmole Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ashmole Primary School are Lilian Baylis Technology School (0.3 miles), Platanos College (0.6 miles), Ark All Saints Academy (0.7 miles) and Saint Gabriel's College (0.7 miles).
Lilian Baylis Technology SchoolPlatanos CollegeArk All Saints AcademySaint Gabriel's College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2016, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
26.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 78% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ashmole Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ashmole Primary School.
- Young People Matter at Ashmole Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- KPCC@Henry Fawcett Primary School370m away · Not yet graded
- St. Anne's Community Centre Childcare Ltd440m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at Reay500m away · Not yet graded
- Gk Child Care Services At Aurora House620m away · Not yet graded
- The Boury Academy730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ashmole Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ashmole Primary School is in Lambeth; for families living there:
- Lambeth's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 206
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 42
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 206 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 42 serious and 163 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
34 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ashmole Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
205 pupils
210 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lambeth council
Places available
2,650
Applications
2,122
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
All primary applications across Lambeth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
223
Total Pupils
114
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£73,900
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,345
Per pupil
£1661k
Total funding
£95k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
14.9%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Ashmole Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ashmole Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ashmole Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Ashmole Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashmole Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Ashmole Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ashmole Primary School is oversubscribed, Lambeth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ashmole Primary School?
Ashmole Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Ashmole Primary School?
Classes at Ashmole Primary School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ashmole Primary School?
Ashmole Primary School has around 223 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ashmole Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Ashmole Primary School in 2024/25. 14.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ashmole Primary School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Ashmole Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Ashmole Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Young People Matter at Ashmole Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ashmole Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 206 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 42 serious and 163 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 34 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashmole Primary School?
Ashmole Primary School is at Ashmole Street, London, SW8 1NT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)