Sir John Lillie Primary School, Fulham
Sir John Lillie Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Fulham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 37 schools in Hammersmith and Fulham with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 40% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- 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 Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sir John Lillie Primary School in detail
Sir John Lillie Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hammersmith and Fulham
Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Sir John Lillie Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 81% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sir John Lillie Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Sir John Lillie Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Sir John Lillie Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sir John Lillie Primary School are St Augustine's RC Primary School (under 0.1 miles, 93% reading, 79% maths); St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles); St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education (0.3 miles, Good, 95% reading, 91% maths).
Sir John Lillie Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Augustine's RC Primary SchoolSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolNormand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sir John Lillie Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
50.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 40% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Mixed (22%) and Black (18%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Barons Court Underground Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fulham Pools, 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Sir John Lillie Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sir John Lillie Primary School are Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College (0.2 miles), Fulham Cross Academy (0.4 miles), The Fulham Boys School (0.5 miles) and The London Oratory School (0.7 miles).
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language CollegeFulham Cross AcademyThe Fulham Boys SchoolThe London Oratory 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); 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 agoThis judgement is from April 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sir John Lillie Primary School creates a welcoming, joyful community where children thrive academically and socially. The school goes beyond the classroom with exciting trips, clubs and partnerships - from serving as mascots at local football clubs to attending performances at the Royal Albert Hall. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with SEND, supporting them to achieve highly and be well-prepared for their future.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional phonics teaching with pupils achieving very well in national screening checks
- Strong early years provision with emphasis on language development and storytelling
- Excellent behaviour and rare bullying, with pupils living out school values of respect, kindness and resilience
- Well-supported pupils with SEND who are fully included in a nurturing environment
- Rich enrichment opportunities including visits to local arts and sports facilities
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons do not break down knowledge effectively or check that foundational concepts are secure before moving to more complex content, causing some pupils to struggle applying learning independently
- Attendance remains an issue for some pupils, though leaders are working with families to improve this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Karate, gardening, musical theatre, squash at Queen's Club, Royal Albert Hall visits, fairytale Fridays, leadership roles as buddies and ambassadors
Sir John Lillie Primary School has maintained the standards from its previous good rating. Pupils are happy, safe, and achieve highly, including in national assessments, with excellent behaviour and strong support for all learners.
At a Glance
50.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 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 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Sir John Lillie Primary School
FSM Eligibility Forms and Letter
30 Sep 2026
25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Free family learning courses starting this September
22 Sep 2026
18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Reception 2027 Intake Tours
15 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Sir John Lillie 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 Hammersmith and Fulham
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sir John Lillie Primary School.
- Fulham Kumon Study CentreAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Augustine's W6At the school · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Fulham Cross Girls' School370m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Fulham Holiday Camp680m away · Not yet graded
- Decent Day Care810m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps At Kensington Preparatory School820m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sir John Lillie Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sir John Lillie Primary School is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 77
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 77 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 60 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
167 pupils
420 places
253 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Fulham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fulham
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
25.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
175
Total Pupils
97
Boys
78
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
19.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£70,560
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,109
Per pupil
£1518k
Total funding
£124k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
21.6%
Persistent absence
167
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 Sir John Lillie Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sir John Lillie Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Sir John Lillie Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Lillie Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sir John Lillie Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sir John Lillie Primary School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Sir John Lillie Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 40% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Classes at Sir John Lillie Primary School average 25 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 Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Sir John Lillie Primary School has around 175 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sir John Lillie Primary School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Sir John Lillie Primary School in 2024/25. 21.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Sir John Lillie 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 Sir John Lillie Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Sir John Lillie 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 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Fulham Kumon Study Centre (registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ St Augustine's W6 (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 77 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 60 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sir John Lillie Primary School?
Sir John Lillie Primary School is at Lillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7LN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)