Reay Primary School, LONDON
Reay 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 March 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 351st-highest of the 959 schools in LONDON with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Reay Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Reay Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Reay Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Reay Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Reay Primary School are Van Gogh Primary (0.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths); Ashmole Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 67% maths); Christ Church Primary SW9 (0.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths).
Reay Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Van Gogh PrimaryAshmole Primary SchoolChrist Church Primary SW9St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Reay Primary School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 61% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (61%).
Who goes there
53.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 39.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (34%), Mixed (21%) and White British (16%).
In 2026, 48 pupils (22.2%) received SEN support and 10 (4.6%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Oval Underground Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dorset Road, 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Reay Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Reay Primary School are Platanos College (0.3 miles), Saint Gabriel's College (0.6 miles), Lilian Baylis Technology School (0.6 miles) and Ark All Saints Academy (0.6 miles).
Platanos CollegeSaint Gabriel's CollegeLilian Baylis Technology SchoolArk All Saints Academy
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2017, 9 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 December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school truly shines in nurturing the whole child. Pupils benefit from exceptional opportunities in the arts - learning multiple instruments and performing at major venues - alongside enriching experiences like educational trips to Spain. The school creates a warm, inclusive community where every child, including those with additional needs, feels valued and supported to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Excellent creative arts provision - pupils learn multiple instruments and visit galleries, theatres and opera houses
- Outstanding personal development with rich experiences including trips to Spain
- Strong reading provision starting in early years with daily story time
- Very well-cared for pupils with positive relationships and high behaviour standards
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND to participate fully in school life
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in how some subjects are taught - activities sometimes don't align well with curriculum intentions or build on previous learning
- Recent changes to governing body have caused some inconsistencies in oversight and strategic direction
- Need to ensure curriculum is implemented consistently well across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instruments (three per pupil), art gallery visits, theatre visits, opera house visits, sports competitions, Spain trips, cookery clubs, dance clubs, drumming clubs, school garden activities
Reay Primary School is a welcoming and friendly primary school where pupils are happy, safe, and achieve well. The school provides a broad curriculum with a particular strength in creative arts and all-round personal development.
At a Glance
53.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
70 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 remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Reay Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Reay Primary School.
- The Play Professionals at ReayAt the school · Not yet graded
- Young People Matter at Ashmole Primary School500m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Herbert Morrison SW8760m away · Not yet graded
- The Boury Academy830m away · Not yet graded
- KPCC@Henry Fawcett Primary School830m away · Not yet graded
- Gk Child Care Services At Aurora House860m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Reay Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Reay 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
- 174
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 29
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 174 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 29 serious and 144 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
36 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
203 pupils
210 places
7 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)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
26.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
108
Boys
108
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,866
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,494
Per pupil
£1766k
Total funding
£150k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
14.6%
Persistent absence
185
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
Questions parents ask about Reay Primary School
What are SATs results like at Reay Primary School?
Of the pupils at Reay Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Reay Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Reay Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Reay Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Reay 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 Reay Primary School?
Reay Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Reay Primary School?
Classes at Reay Primary School average 20.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Reay Primary School?
Reay Primary School has around 216 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Reay Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Reay Primary School in 2024/25. 14.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Reay Primary School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Reay 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 Reay Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Play Professionals at Reay (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 Reay Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 174 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 29 serious and 144 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 36 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 Reay Primary School?
Reay Primary School is at Hackford Road, Stockwell, LONDON, SW9 0EN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)