Hitherfield Primary School

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.

Academically, Hitherfield performs well against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Lambeth local authority average of 66%. The school ranks 21st out of 54 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 50% locally. Looking at individual subjects, reading is a particular strength: 89% of pupils met the expected standard and 51% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 110. In maths, 76% met the expected standard and 30% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 105. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024 graded it Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes, quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management were all rated Good.

The school is well equipped to support a range of needs. Its SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. That said, the Parent View data on SEND support was more mixed: 75% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, but 20% disagreed or strongly disagreed. Facilities include a sensory room, forest school, art studios, a sports hall, playing fields, and a chapel. Clubs on offer include science, art and coding, while sports include gymnastics, netball, tennis, cross country and dance. With 619 pupils against a capacity of 700, the school is not at full capacity, but the high oversubscription ratio means it's a sought-after choice for families in Lambeth who prioritise strong academic results and a positive, safe environment.

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