Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School, London
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 71st-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 474th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lambeth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 86% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 70 families put Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 224 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School are St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 96% maths); St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 75% maths); Granton Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 84% maths); and Norbury Manor Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 58% reading, 82% maths).
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolGranton Primary SchoolNorbury Manor Primary School
What parents say
133 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 46% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (46%).
Who goes there
16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 39.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (32%), Black (22%) and Mixed (18%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Streatham Common, about 290 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Streatham Common, 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 644 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lambeth (1302).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School are Woodmansterne School (0.5 miles), Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (0.7 miles), Norbury High School for Girls (0.9 miles) and Graveney School (0.9 miles).
Woodmansterne SchoolBishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary SchoolNorbury High School for GirlsGraveney School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at supporting children's personal development and creative talents, with an outstanding programme helping pupils understand important values like tolerance and respect. Reading is a key strength, with systematic phonics teaching and carefully chosen books that reflect different cultures. Staff and pupils are proud of the school community, with high expectations of behaviour and learning that help most pupils achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme teaching pupils about tolerance, responsibility and respect - rated Outstanding
- Strong focus on early reading with phonics teaching, carefully matched books and extra support for struggling readers
- Excellent nurturing of creative talents in art, design, technology and music
- Well-established behaviour expectations that are consistently applied, resulting in good pupil behaviour
- Effective identification of pupils with SEND needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some newly implemented curriculum areas are not fully secure, creating gaps in pupils' knowledge in a few subjects
- SEND support is inconsistent across the school - some pupils with SEND do not progress as well as they should
- Some parents have concerns about communication between home and school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, science ambassadors, worship leaders, extensive range of musical, artistic and sporting clubs
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School is a friendly community where pupils are happy and feel safe. The school has a clear vision of excellence and provides a broad, ambitious curriculum that helps most pupils achieve well.
At a Glance
16.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
133 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 84% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School.
- Ramajay KidsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Educate Excellence420m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Futures Children's Centre Limited620m away · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ Goldfinch710m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Woodmansterne SW16730m away · Not yet graded
- THE CLUB830m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England 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
- 193
- Fatal
- 3
- Serious
- 25
- Children hurt
- 21
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 193 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 25 serious and 165 slight.
21 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 15 in a vehicle or otherwise.
35 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 Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
389 pupils
420 places
31 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
425
Total Pupils
186
Boys
239
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,556
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,367
Per pupil
£2723k
Total funding
£94k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
9.0%
Persistent absence
354
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
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England 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 Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School has around 425 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England 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 Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Ramajay Kids (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 Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 193 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 25 serious and 165 slight. 21 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 15 in a vehicle or otherwise. 35 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 Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School?
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School is at Northanger Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5SL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)