St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, London
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 406th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School in detail
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At St. Andrew's we welcome you to our happy, safe and Christian family, where we encourage everyone to do their very best. Our vision is to inspire our children to be confident individuals, who are excited about learning and curious about the world they live in."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our small, successful and happy church primary school, recognised by Ofsted as good with an outstanding curriculum. St Andrew’s is a very welcoming school and we are known for our friendly, family atmosphere. We have excellent relationships with our families and know our children very well - one of the many advantages of being a small school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, basketball, dance and Lego.
The school runs a breakfast club, from £4.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Andrew's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Andrew's Church of England Primary School are Stockwell Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); Larkhall Primary Campus (0.4 miles, Good, 69% reading, 65% maths); Allen Edwards Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 79% maths); and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Stockwell Primary SchoolLarkhall Primary CampusAllen Edwards Primary SchoolSt Helen's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
50.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 39% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (64%), Mixed (11%) and other ethnic groups (9%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (21.9%) received SEN support and 7 (4.8%) 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.
Staffing
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Stockwell Underground Station, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lambeth Hospital (->e), 210 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Andrew's Church of England Primary School are Platanos College (0.4 miles), Minerva Virtual Academy (0.5 miles) and Ark Evelyn Grace Academy (0.9 miles).
Platanos CollegeMinerva Virtual AcademyArk Evelyn Grace Academy
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in a warm, inclusive environment where behaviour is excellent and friendships are valued. The school excels at teaching reading and maths with a sharp focus on building deep understanding from the earliest years. Your child will develop strong character and confidence through the school's values-based approach and many opportunities for responsibility.
Key Strengths
- Excellent early reading instruction with precise assessment and targeted support for struggling readers
- Well-designed mathematics curriculum that builds strong understanding of number from Reception onwards
- Outstanding pupil behaviour and conduct in lessons and around the school
- Strong focus on pupils' character development through values-based approach and mental health support
- Highly inclusive school where pupils feel safe and bullying is dealt with effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery - some pupils are given work that doesn't match curriculum aims or are moved to more complex learning before they are ready
- Some teachers do not routinely address pupil misconceptions in lessons
- Some pupils with SEND are not building knowledge as securely as they could
- Staff workload concerns remain despite measures put in place
- Governance oversight of staff workload management could be clearer
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems to support pupil safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, faith group, well-being ambassadors, eco monitors, gardeners, Friday reading sessions, Houses of Parliament visit
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe and happy. The school has high expectations for achievement and provides exceptional early years provision with strong teaching of reading and mathematics.
At a Glance
50.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
16.7
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Andrew's Church of England Primary School.
- Young People Matter at St Andrews Church of England Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- YPM Childcare Provider at Lark Hall560m away · Not yet graded
- St Helen's Catholic School Extended Club Premier F4F Group580m away · Not yet graded
- Brixton Kumon Centre840m away · Not yet graded
- St John's Angell Town School Extended Club Premier F4F Group960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Andrew's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Andrew's 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
- 213
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 36
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 213 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 36 serious and 176 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
51 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
155 pupils
210 places
55 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
146
Total Pupils
67
Boys
79
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
14.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,837
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,717
Per pupil
£1421k
Total funding
£112k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
152
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
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Andrew's 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School average 20.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has around 146 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming St Andrew's 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 St Andrew's 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: Young People Matter at St Andrews Church of England Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 213 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 36 serious and 176 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 51 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is at Kay Road, Stockwell, London, SW9 9DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)