Jessop Primary School

About Jessop Primary School

Jessop Primary School in Lambeth was rated Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a grade it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The school’s academic performance is particularly strong: 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, well above the Lambeth local authority average of 66%. That figure places Jessop fifth out of 54 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 10% locally and in the top 4% nationally. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard, with 16% of pupils achieving that level across all three subjects. Reading is a standout area: 63% of pupils reached the higher standard, and the average reading score was 111. Maths and writing also performed well, with average scores of 109 and 91% of pupils reaching the expected standard in writing respectively.

The Ofsted breakdown from the 2024 inspection shows the school earned Outstanding grades for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The early years provision was rated Good. The school has 294 pupils on roll against a capacity of 455, and 33.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Jessop offers a nursery provision for children aged two and above. The school’s facilities include an ICT suite, a sports hall, art studios, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, rounders, dance and swimming, while clubs range from book club and drama to eco club and art club.

Jessop is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, there were 155 applications for 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 5.17 to one. Of those, 34 were first-preference applications, and 23 first-preference offers were made. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. This makes it a strong option for families seeking a high-performing, inclusive primary with strong academic outcomes and a wide range of support. Its location in Lambeth, with the nearest other Outstanding-rated school being Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 1.4 km away, means it is a popular choice for local families.

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