Van Gogh Primary, London

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe that where you send your child to school will be one of the most important decisions you ever make. Our commitment to you is that every child that comes through our doors, no matter what their background or ability, is given the very best start in life."

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Van Gogh Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 74% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Van Gogh Primary as their first choice and 59 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.

The nearest other state primary schools to Van Gogh Primary are Christ Church Primary SW9 (0.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Reay Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 90% maths); Loughborough Primary School (0.4 miles); and St John the Divine Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 52% maths).

Van Gogh Primary's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Van Gogh Primary is one of 4 schools run by The Dunraven Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 75% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

64.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 41.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (59%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (8%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 15 (6.3%) 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.

Van Gogh Primary has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 15 places, 6 pupils on roll.

The nearest Underground station is Oval Underground Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hillyard Street, 120 metres away.

Van Gogh Primary recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Van Gogh Primary are Platanos College (0.4 miles), Saint Gabriel's College (0.4 miles), Ark All Saints Academy (0.5 miles) and Sacred Heart Catholic School (0.6 miles).