Henry Fawcett Primary School, London
Henry Fawcett Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 893rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 11,486th of 14,452 across England. It was 50% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Henry Fawcett Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Henry Fawcett Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 82% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Henry Fawcett Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Henry Fawcett Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Henry Fawcett Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Henry Fawcett Primary School are Ashmole Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 67% maths); St Mark's Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 82% maths); and Keyworth Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 73% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Henry Fawcett Primary School.
Ashmole Primary SchoolSt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolKeyworth Primary School
Who goes there
59.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 37.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (50%), Mixed (19%) and White British (7%).
In 2026, 39 pupils (21.3%) received SEN support and 22 (12%) 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.
Henry Fawcett Primary School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Henry Fawcett Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Oval, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kennington Park Post Office, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Henry Fawcett Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Henry Fawcett Primary School are Lilian Baylis Technology School (0.3 miles), Ark All Saints Academy (0.7 miles) and Saint Gabriel's College (0.7 miles).
Lilian Baylis Technology SchoolArk 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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school has equally high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are polite, courteous and respectful. Staff regularly encourage pupils to discuss their own ideas and opinions in class, and to expand their knowledge. Pupils are safe.
Since the previous inspection, the school has reviewed and developed its curriculum thinking. As a result, the quality and depth of pupils' subject content knowledge and their writing skills across the curriculum has improved. The impact of improvements is not reflected in the school's published academic outcomes. The school has also worked hard to reduce the proportion of pupils who are persistently absent from school and raise attendance rates.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a broad and balanced curriculum for pupils. Leaders ensure that all subjects in the curriculum are prioritised equally. In the early years, the learning environment supports children to embed key skills including language development and physical coordination.
Senior leaders have an accurate view of the school's strengths and areas for further improvement. Those responsible for governance gather the views of parents and carers, pupils and staff regularly. They use this information to support the school's leaders to implement necessary changes while also taking into account the workload and wellbeing of staff. Staff also appreciate the useful and quality professional development that the school provides.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
59.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 68% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.3
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Henry Fawcett Primary School
Before and after school care
Henry Fawcett Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Lambeth
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Henry Fawcett Primary School.
- KPCC@Henry Fawcett Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Young People Matter at Ashmole Primary School370m away · Not yet graded
- Gk Child Care Services At Aurora House450m away · Not yet graded
- St. Anne's Community Centre Childcare Ltd480m away · Not yet graded
- Lighthouse After School Club620m away · Not yet graded
- Best Childcare London Ltd.650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Henry Fawcett Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Henry Fawcett 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
- 242
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 53
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 242 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 53 serious and 188 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
45 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 Henry Fawcett Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
211 pupils
420 places
209 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
22
EHC Plans
33.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Henry Fawcett Primary School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
183
Total Pupils
98
Boys
85
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
13.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,188
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,018
Per pupil
£1947k
Total funding
£201k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6%
Overall absence
21.0%
Persistent absence
205
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
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Questions parents ask about Henry Fawcett Primary School
What are SATs results like at Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Of the pupils at Henry Fawcett Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Henry Fawcett Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Henry Fawcett Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Henry Fawcett Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Henry Fawcett 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 Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Henry Fawcett Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 50% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Classes at Henry Fawcett Primary School average 17.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Henry Fawcett Primary School has around 183 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Henry Fawcett Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Henry Fawcett Primary School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Henry Fawcett Primary School?
6.6% of sessions were missed at Henry Fawcett Primary School in 2024/25. 21% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Henry Fawcett 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 Henry Fawcett Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Henry Fawcett Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: KPCC@Henry Fawcett Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 242 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 53 serious and 188 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 45 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 Henry Fawcett Primary School?
Henry Fawcett Primary School is at Bowling Green Street, London, SE11 5BZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)