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Hitherfield Primary School

Lambeth, SW16 2JQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
93 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#3,733
of 13,686 nationally

About Hitherfield Primary School

If you're a parent weighing up Hitherfield Primary School, the numbers from its most recent Parent View survey make for a strong starting point. A remarkable 98% of the 169 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That level of endorsement is backed up by some very specific responses: 87% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 89% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. On behaviour, 70% strongly agreed that the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, and only 2% strongly disagreed. The school is clearly popular with local families too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 303 applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.37. Of the 93 first-preference applications, 78 were offered a place, so getting in is competitive. The school has a nursery provision, which can be a helpful foot in the door for some families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLeigham Vale, London, Lambeth, SW16 2JQ
HeadteacherChristopher Ashley-Jones
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils619
Free School Meals (FSM)22.6%
School Capacity619 / 700 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 169 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsNetballTennisCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCoding

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 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-09:00

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hitherfield Primary School

Hitherfield 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.