Telferscot Primary School, London
Telferscot 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 November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 483rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- 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
Telferscot Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Telferscot Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 85% in maths).
Getting a place at Telferscot Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 68 families put Telferscot Primary School as their first choice and 243 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 22 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Telferscot Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Telferscot Primary School are St Bede's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good); Henry Cavendish Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 88% maths); Richard Atkins Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 65% reading, 67% maths); and The Orchard School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 90% maths).
Telferscot Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolHenry Cavendish Primary SchoolRichard Atkins Primary SchoolThe Orchard School
What parents say
241 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Telferscot Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).
Who goes there
9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 104 pupils (23.9%) received SEN support and 14 (3.2%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Streatham Hill Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Emmanuel Road, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Telferscot Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 787 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lambeth (1302).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Telferscot Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Telferscot Primary School are La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (0.4 miles), Harris Academy Clapham (0.8 miles) and Dunraven School (1 mile).
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' SchoolHarris Academy ClaphamDunraven 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 November 2014, 11 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 February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Telferscot Primary School excels at creating a motivated, happy learning community where every child feels valued and supported. The school offers an outstanding curriculum combined with exceptional enrichment activities - from Shakespeare performances to sporting tournaments - that inspires pupils and develops their talents. With particularly strong teaching in reading and targeted support for children with additional needs, your child will receive a well-rounded education tailored to their individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Rich, broad curriculum that builds knowledge progressively with strong subject teaching
- Exceptional enrichment opportunities including Shakespeare performances, sports tournaments, music events, and educational trips
- Highly effective phonics teaching and reading programme that develops early reading skills
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs tailored to help them achieve well
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a happy, respectful school environment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a secure culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Shakespeare performances at Greenwich Theatre, sporting tournaments, music events, art workshops, Life Skills programme for Year 6, eco-warrior club, school council, library reading sessions, educational trips (London Eye visits, places of worship), family art sessions
Telferscot Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils are enthusiastic, motivated learners who demonstrate positive behaviour and respect for each other. The school provides a rich curriculum with excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
9.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
241 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 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Telferscot Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Telferscot Primary School.
- AP Kids Zone300m away · Not yet graded
- R3 Voyage Kids Club LTD570m away · Not yet graded
- Fclb - Balham Centre590m away · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps At La Retraite770m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at Richard Atkins Primary School940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Telferscot Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Telferscot 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
- 60
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 54 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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
Your chances of a place at Telferscot Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
391 pupils
420 places
29 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
104
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
27.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
436
Total Pupils
216
Boys
220
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,871
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,281
Per pupil
£2603k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
342
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
Telferscot Primary School
Questions parents ask about Telferscot Primary School
What are SATs results like at Telferscot Primary School?
Of the pupils at Telferscot Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Telferscot Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Telferscot Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Telferscot Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Telferscot 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 Telferscot Primary School?
Telferscot Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Telferscot Primary School?
Classes at Telferscot Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Telferscot Primary School?
Telferscot Primary School has around 436 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Telferscot Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Telferscot Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Telferscot Primary School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Telferscot 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 Telferscot Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Telferscot Primary School: AP Kids Zone (300m away, registered, not yet graded), R3 Voyage Kids Club LTD (570m away, registered, not yet graded) and Fclb - Balham Centre (590m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Telferscot Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 54 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Telferscot Primary School?
Telferscot Primary School is at Telferscot Road, Balham, London, SW12 0HW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)