Iqra Primary School
98%
Capacity
244
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Iqra Primary School
Iqra Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 121 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.03. That means more than four families applied for every available spot, and the school received 60 first-preference applications for those 30 places. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the sheer demand tells its own story. The school is a Muslim-faith state primary in Lambeth, for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2024, confirmed the school remains Outstanding, a rating it has held since its last graded inspection in October 2017, when it was judged Outstanding across the board, including leadership and management and early years provision.
Academically, Iqra Primary is performing well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 93% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Lambeth average of 66%. The school ranks 4th out of 54 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Average scores in reading and maths both hit 110, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. At the higher standard, 54% of pupils achieved above age-related expectations in reading, 39% in maths and 21% in writing. Progress scores aren't available in the data, but the attainment figures alone suggest strong teaching. The school's Ofsted report from 2017 rated early years provision as Outstanding, and the 2024 ungraded inspection found no reason to change that judgement.
The school offers a solid range of facilities for a primary of 244 pupils, including a library, playing fields, art studios, a gymnasium, music rooms and a sensory room. There's also a Forest School programme, which is a nice bonus for outdoor learning. Sports on offer include football, tennis, cross country, dance and gymnastics, and clubs run the gamut from chess and choir to science and eco club. The school has a broad SEND offer, with specialist provision for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and visual impairment, among others. With 34.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse and inclusive community. Given its strong results, faith character and high demand, Iqra Primary will particularly suit Muslim families in Lambeth who want a school that combines academic rigour with a clear religious ethos.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | 127 Park Hill, Clapham, London, Lambeth, SW4 9PA |
| Headteacher | H Saleem |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.8% |
| School Capacity | 244 / 250 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (6 Jun 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
171st of 13,686
Nationally
39th of 1,592
In London
4th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
97%
'23/24
93%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
121
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Mixed20.9%
- Asian13.9%
- Black2.5%
- White (other)1.6%
- White British0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
32
Total schools
23
Oversubscribed
20
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
127 Park Hill, Clapham, London
Lambeth, SW4 9PA
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