Herbert Morrison Primary School
90%
Capacity
213
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Herbert Morrison Primary School
Herbert Morrison Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Lucy Peake, it falls under Lambeth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2923rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 54 in Lambeth.
Herbert Morrison Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 27 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Herbert Morrison Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Tennis, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, Herbert Morrison 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hartington Road, London, Lambeth, SW8 2HP |
| Headteacher | Lucy Peake |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.5% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 236 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2923rd of 13,686
Nationally
614th of 1,592
In London
18th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
89
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hartington Road, London
Lambeth, SW8 2HP
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