Fenstanton Primary School, London

Requires Improvement
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~353m)Possible (~504m)Unlikely (~655m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Gillian Roberts
Pupils:145 / 630 capacity
LA:Lambeth
Phone:02086743311
Address:Abbots Park, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PW
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Overall

URN:100595
UKPRN:10074653
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Clapham and Brixton Hill
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+23ppMaths+28ppWriting

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Tulse Hill Station (Entrance)
629m · 10 min walk
Tulse Hill Rail Station
650m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Lanercost Road (->N)
186m · 3 min walk
Christchurch Road / Hillside Road (->W)
212m · 3 min walk
High Trees (Stop H)
269m · 4 min walk
St Martins Estate (Stop W)
281m · 5 min walk
Upper Tulse Hill (Stop F)
309m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

23%

Available places

145 pupils

630 capacity

485 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(108)

Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

7.88191%

Overall absence

32.59912%

Persistent absence

227

Enrolments

Authorised3.88856%
Unauthorised3.99336%
Persistent (10%+)32.59912%
Severe (50%+)3.0837%

Absence trend

4.80046%
18/19
5.61985%
20/21
7.86989%
21/22
9.21054%
22/23
7.32625%
23/24
7.88191%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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