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Bonneville Primary School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 3–11

Bonneville 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 May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 148th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.

SATs results
Above England average
Ofsted
Outstanding (2024)
Demand
Oversubscribed
Attendance
In line with England
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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

Bonneville Primary School in detail

Bonneville Primary School in its own words

In its own words: "Bonneville is a friendly, happy and stimulating place to grow. We have a strong sense of community and ensure that our children feel safe and nurtured. At the heart of the education we offer is a professional and highly motivated staff, who in partnership with parents, encourage each child to discover their potential ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for the interest you have shown in our beautiful school. We are all extremely proud of our school community and our achievements. At Bonneville, we have a strong commitment to our school vision. Our children discover and develop their strengths from the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, that provides a variety of opportunities for daily successes."

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026, an open day on Wednesday 13 January 2027 and an open day on Wednesday 10 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Lambeth

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Bonneville Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 89% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

Getting a place at Bonneville Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Bonneville Primary School as their first choice and 231 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 23 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

Admissions history and your chances at Bonneville Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Bonneville Primary School are Glenbrook Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 90% maths); Iqra Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 73% maths); and Alderbrook Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 81% maths).

Bonneville Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Glenbrook Primary SchoolIqra Primary SchoolSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAlderbrook Primary School

Who goes there

37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 40.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (26%), White British (24%) and Mixed (19%).

In 2026, 36 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 14 (3.8%) 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.

Staffing

Bonneville Primary School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

Getting there

The nearest Underground station is Clapham South Underground Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbeville Road, 200 metres away.

Suspensions and exclusions

Bonneville Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to Bonneville Primary School are The Elms Academy (0.3 miles), Harris Academy Clapham (0.3 miles) and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (0.4 miles).

The Elms AcademyHarris Academy ClaphamLa Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Likely (~350m)Possible (~500m)Unlikely (~650m)

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 GIAS
Head:Ms Andrea Parker
Pupils:372
LA:Lambeth
Phone:02086731183
Address:Bonneville Gardens, London, SW4 9LB
Federation:BJS Federation of Schools
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
Outstanding

Overall

Outstanding

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Early Years

Inspected 22 May 2024View full report
URN:131247
UKPRN:10078069
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Clapham and Brixton Hill
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2024 inspection.

Rated Outstanding for

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.

At a Glance

37.6%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+3ppMaths+5ppWriting+3pp

Reading has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 87% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

24.5

Avg class size

22.8

Infant (KS1)

24.9

KS2

13

Total classes

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Keep up with Bonneville Primary School

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bonneville Primary School.

  • Rhythmogenic Sports CampAt the school · Not yet graded
  • Activ Camps At La Retraite670m away · Not yet graded
  • Perform SW12700m away · Not yet graded
  • Balham Ballers SFX700m away · Not yet graded
  • Youngstars Clubs & Camps @ Alderbrook Primary School, Balham820m away · Not yet graded
  • Fclb - Balham Centre830m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Clapham South Underground Station
511m · 8 min walk
Clapham South
555m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Abbeville Road (Stop SJ)
203m · 3 min walk
Rudloe Road (Stop SK)
286m · 5 min walk
Poynders Court (Stop T)
352m · 6 min walk
Poynders Road / Clarence Avenue (Stop U)
392m · 6 min walk
Cavendish Road / Clapham South Station (Stop SN)
412m · 7 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
136
Fatal
1
Serious
33
Children hurt
4

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 136 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 33 serious and 102 slight.

4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.

24 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.

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Your chances of a place at Bonneville Primary School

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What the report includes for Bonneville Primary School:

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  • We hold no last distance offered figures from Lambeth, so the report covers demand, alternatives and dates.
  • Applications, first choices and offers at Bonneville Primary School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
  • How many families in Lambeth got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
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  • Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

78%

Available places

329 pupils

420 places

91 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:28,602

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Lambeth council

Low demand council-wide0.80 applications per place

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(9)

22 May 2024
OutstandingReport
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Early YearsOutstanding
13 March 2023

Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.

25 April 2017

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

36

SEN Support

14

EHC Plans

13.4%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Speech, Language & Communication22
Social, Emotional & Mental Health10
Specific Learning Difficulty9
Autistic Spectrum Disorder6
Physical Disability1
Other1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
24.2%
Asian
8.1%
Black
26.3%
Mixed
19.1%
Chinese
0.3%
Other
2.4%
Unclassified
3.5%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals37.6%
English as Additional Language40.3%

372

Total Pupils

182

Boys

190

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

23

Teachers

16.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£57,800

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£7,042

Per pupil

£2552k

Total funding

£192k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£329,609
EAL funding£56,317
Lump sum£172,184

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.1%

Overall absence

12.1%

Persistent absence

298

Enrolments

Authorised3.6%
Unauthorised1.5%
Persistent (10%+)12.1%
Severe (50%+)1.0%

Absence trend

4.3%
18/19
3.3%
20/21
5.6%
21/22
5.3%
22/23
5.3%
23/24
5.1%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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 Bonneville Primary School

What are SATs results like at Bonneville Primary School?

Of the pupils at Bonneville Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.

What is Bonneville Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bonneville Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for Bonneville Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When Bonneville 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 Bonneville Primary School?

Bonneville Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 420 places.

How big are the classes at Bonneville Primary School?

Classes at Bonneville Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).

How many pupils go to Bonneville Primary School?

Bonneville Primary School has around 372 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Bonneville Primary School?

5.1% of sessions were missed at Bonneville Primary School in 2024/25. 12.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Bonneville Primary School?

Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Bonneville 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 Bonneville Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Rhythmogenic Sports Camp (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 Bonneville Primary School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 136 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 33 serious and 102 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 Bonneville Primary School?

Bonneville Primary School is at Bonneville Gardens, London, SW4 9LB.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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