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Crown Lane Primary School

Lambeth, SW16 3HXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#11,725
of 13,686 nationally

About Crown Lane Primary School

Crown Lane Primary School in Lambeth is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11 that currently teaches 253 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning it is operating well below its physical maximum. However, that spare space does not reflect weak demand: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 81 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.7 to one. Of those, 24 were first-preference applications, and exactly 24 first-preference offers were made — so every family who put it first got a place, but the overall competition was stiff. The school’s free school meal rate stands at 35.2%, significantly above the national average for primary schools (around 23%), placing it in a relatively disadvantaged catchment. Headteacher Samantha Palin leads a school that, despite its modest size, clearly holds strong appeal for local families, particularly those who secure a first-choice spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrown Lane, London, Lambeth, SW16 3HX
HeadteacherSamantha Palin
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils253
Free School Meals (FSM)35.2%
School Capacity253 / 420 (60% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballTennisCross CountryAthleticsFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

Source: crownlane.lambeth.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Crown Lane Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.