Vauxhall Primary School, London
Vauxhall Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 589th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Vauxhall Primary School in detail
Vauxhall Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Vauxhall Primary School, we believe in the power of teamwork. Our school thrives when parents, teachers, governors, and most importantly, our pupils work together in partnership. Our dedicated teaching and support staff deliver a high-quality, challenging, and varied curriculum designed to help every pupil reach their full potential."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Sorry, this page is not available to view because it has not been enabled by the Administrator."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Vauxhall Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Vauxhall Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Vauxhall Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Vauxhall Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Vauxhall Primary School are St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 82% maths); St Mark's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 83% maths); and Henry Fawcett Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 69% reading, 64% maths).
Vauxhall Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolArchbishop Sumner Church of England Primary SchoolHenry Fawcett Primary School
Who goes there
53.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (56%), Mixed (19%) and other ethnic groups (7%).
Staffing
Vauxhall Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Vauxhall Rail Station, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mary Lee Way, 230 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2014 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lambeth (1302), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Vauxhall Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Vauxhall Primary School are Lilian Baylis Technology School (0.2 miles), Oasis Academy South Bank (0.7 miles), Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School (0.7 miles) and Pimlico Academy (0.8 miles).
Lilian Baylis Technology SchoolOasis Academy South BankNotre Dame Catholic Girls' SchoolPimlico 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
53.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 70% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Vauxhall Primary School
Ofsted Local Area SEND Inspection survey
29 Sep 2026
Macmillan Coffee Morning
25 Sep 2026
Sip (tea) and Paint Parent session
15 Sep 2026
End of term
17 Jul 2026
The Final Whistle Disco
15 Jul 2026
Summer Sizzler 2026
10 Jul 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Vauxhall Primary School
Before and after school care
Vauxhall Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Lambeth
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Vauxhall Primary School.
- Lighthouse After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- St. Anne's Community Centre Childcare Ltd430m away · Not yet graded
- KPCC@Henry Fawcett Primary School620m away · Not yet graded
- Young People Matter at Ashmole Primary School790m away · Not yet graded
- Holiplay Millbank Gardens930m away · Not yet graded
- Tresham South for Disabled Children990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Vauxhall 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
- 214
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 44
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 214 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 44 serious and 169 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
45 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 Vauxhall Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
183 pupils
210 places
27 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
31
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
19.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
188
Total Pupils
94
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,102
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,995
Per pupil
£1675k
Total funding
£158k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
15.2%
Persistent absence
171
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
Questions parents ask about Vauxhall Primary School
What are SATs results like at Vauxhall Primary School?
Of the pupils at Vauxhall Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Vauxhall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Vauxhall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Vauxhall Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall Primary School?
Vauxhall Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Vauxhall Primary School?
Classes at Vauxhall Primary School average 22.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Vauxhall Primary School?
Vauxhall Primary School has around 188 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Vauxhall Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Vauxhall Primary School in 2024/25. 15.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Vauxhall Primary School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Vauxhall Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Lighthouse After School Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near Vauxhall Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 214 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 44 serious and 169 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 45 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 Vauxhall Primary School?
Vauxhall Primary School is at Vauxhall Street, London, SE11 5LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)