Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
258
Pupils
4.4x
Demand
About Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 258 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 300 places).
Ofsted has rated Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Evans, it falls under Lambeth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2343rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 54 in Lambeth.
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 14 places, making it 4.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (53 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Reedworth Street, Kennington, London, Lambeth, SE11 4PH |
| Headteacher | Kate Evans |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 258 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.1% |
| School Capacity | 258 / 300 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 May 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2343rd of 13,686
Nationally
510th of 1,592
In London
14th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
53 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
61
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Reedworth Street, Kennington, London
Lambeth, SE11 4PH
Reedworth Street, Kennington, London
Lambeth, SE11 4PH
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