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Granton Primary School

Lambeth, SW16 5ANPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
102 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2857 of 13,686 nationally

About Granton Primary School

Granton Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 284 applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.16. Of those 284 applications, 102 were first-preference choices, and 80 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth reputation. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It is non-religious and mixed gender. The headteacher is Edison David, who leads a large school of 652 pupils, slightly over its official capacity of 630. Over half of the pupils (55.5%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a high proportion and reflects the diverse community the school serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGranton Road, London, Lambeth, SW16 5AN
HeadteacherEdison David
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils652
Free School Meals (FSM)55.5%
School Capacity652 / 630 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (29 Feb 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceCricketRoundersCross CountrySwimmingFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: grantonprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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