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Herbert Morrison Primary School

Lambeth, SW8 2HPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2923 of 13,686 nationally

About Herbert Morrison Primary School

Herbert Morrison Primary School in Lambeth is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 89 applications for just 27 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.3. Of those, 24 families put it down as their first preference, and all 24 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests parents who know the school well are keen to get their children in. The school has a nursery provision, so families can start here from age three, and it currently has 213 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, meaning there is a little breathing room but not much. The headteacher is Lucy Peake, and the school is non-religious, which may appeal to families looking for a broad, inclusive primary without a specific faith affiliation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHartington Road, London, Lambeth, SW8 2HP
HeadteacherLucy Peake
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils213
Free School Meals (FSM)33.5%
School Capacity213 / 236 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersTennisFootballCricketCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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