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.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
08:00-08:55
After-school care
15:30-17:45
Source: jessop.lambeth.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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