Sudbourne Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a small school that makes a big impact. Teachers know pupils well, help them feel safe, and have high expectations for what they can achieve. The school celebrates its diversity and gives children lots of opportunities to learn about different cultures, visit places of worship, and take part in school council and activities.
Key Strengths
- Warm, caring environment where pupils feel happy and safe with high staff expectations
- Strong focus on reading with clear phonics teaching and regular progress checks
- Well-designed, broad curriculum with rich knowledge and vocabulary across subjects
- Effective behaviour policy creating calm, orderly classrooms
- Pupils with SEND fully included and well-supported
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are new and pupils have not yet built up deep subject-specific knowledge over time
- Need to fully embed curricular thinking in all subjects so pupils learn content consistently well
- Some pupils not making full use of clubs and activities available to them
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place that prioritise pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, fitness, arts, school council, food technology, musical styles and composition
Sudbourne Primary School is a warm and friendly school where pupils enjoy learning and behave well. The school has designed a broad, ambitious curriculum and prioritises reading, though some newer subjects need more time for pupils to build deep knowledge.
At a Glance
37.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 92%. Maths has improved from 63% to 92%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
296 pupils
270 capacity
26 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lambeth
Places available
2,675
Applications
2,122
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Primary admissions across Lambeth (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9443%
Overall absence
11.58301%
Persistent absence
259
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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