Fenstanton Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at supporting all pupils, particularly those with additional needs, through well-coordinated systems and strong partnerships with external agencies. Reading and mathematics teaching has improved significantly, with pupils developing good vocabulary and reasoning skills. The school creates an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and confident to speak to adults about any concerns.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress in writing and mathematics, with results above national averages
- Effective safeguarding with detailed records and strong partnerships with external agencies
- Inclusive approach with well-led support for pupils with special educational needs
- Good behaviour management handled consistently by staff
- Effective reading programme with improved teaching strategies
Areas for Improvement
- Most able pupils not consistently challenged in reading and mathematics to achieve their best
- Attendance below national averages, particularly for vulnerable pupils and boys
- Limited fluency in pupils' reading despite improved comprehension skills
- Earlier engagement with parents of pupils with special educational needs needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with strong leadership, detailed record-keeping, effective partnerships with external agencies, and staff well-trained in recognising and responding to concerns.
Fenstanton Primary School continues to be good, with the leadership team maintaining strong quality education since the last inspection in 2013. Pupils make good progress overall, with results in writing and mathematics above national averages in 2017.
At a Glance
56.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 57% to 80%. Maths has improved from 55% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
23%
Available places
145 pupils
630 capacity
485 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lambeth
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(108)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.88191%
Overall absence
32.59912%
Persistent absence
227
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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