Sudbourne Primary School, London

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~353m)Possible (~504m)Unlikely (~655m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr James Broad
Pupils:296 / 270 capacity
LA:Lambeth
Phone:02072747631
Address:Mandrell Road, Brixton, London, SW2 5EF
Federation:Acre Schools Federation
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:100584
UKPRN:10074657
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Clapham and Brixton Hill
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+11ppMaths+29ppWriting+1pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Brixton Rail Station
649m · 11 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Brixton Station
559m · 9 min walk
Brixton Underground Station
559m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Rush Common (Stop BA)
141m · 2 min walk
Belvedere Place (Stop B)
187m · 3 min walk
Lambeth Town Hall (Stop Y)
223m · 4 min walk
Brixton Water Ln /Brixton Hill (Stop BB)
241m · 4 min walk
St Matthews Estate (Stop P)
294m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

110%

Over capacity

296 pupils

270 capacity

26 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Lambeth

Low demand0.79x oversubscription

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)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.9443%

Overall absence

11.58301%

Persistent absence

259

Enrolments

Authorised3.18567%
Unauthorised1.75863%
Persistent (10%+)11.58301%
Severe (50%+)0.3861%

Absence trend

3.91864%
18/19
5.39372%
20/21
5.57447%
21/22
6.23809%
22/23
5.85376%
23/24
4.9443%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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