Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School

About Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School

Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School in Lambeth is a state primary that is running very close to full capacity, with 417 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many of its Lambeth neighbours. Demand for places is extremely high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 214 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.57 to one. Of those applicants, 61 put the school as their first preference, and 51 of those were offered a place, meaning that even among families who really wanted to get in, around one in six missed out. This level of competition places the school firmly among the most sought-after primaries in the borough, and it is worth noting that the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative, St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, is only 0.7 km away, giving local families a strong nearby option if they miss out here.

Academically, the school performs well above the local authority average. At Key Stage 2, 84% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Lambeth average of 66%. This places the school 6th out of 54 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 11% locally and the top 6% nationally. In individual subjects, maths scores were particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 108 and 29% of pupils achieving the higher standard. Reading and writing also performed well, with 86% and 84% reaching the expected standard respectively, though the proportion reaching the higher standard in writing was lower at 14%. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025 judged it Good overall, with personal development rated Outstanding. This represents a change from its previous inspection in 2015, when it was rated Outstanding across all areas; the current inspection did not judge overall effectiveness but gave Good ratings for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.

The school offers a strong range of facilities including a Forest School, sports hall, playing fields, music rooms and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision covers cross country, swimming, netball, gymnastics and athletics, while clubs include drama, choir, book club, film club and eco club. For children with additional needs, the school supports a wide range of SEND categories including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. However, the Parent View survey, based on 133 responses, showed that only 57% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, with 42% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing — a significant split that prospective parents of children with SEND may want to explore further. The school has a nursery provision and admits 60 children per year into Reception. Given the intense competition for places, this is a school that will suit families who are confident they can secure a place through church affiliation or proximity, and who value strong academic outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer within a faith-based setting.

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