Julian's School
90%
Capacity
947
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Julian's School
Julian's School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 947 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 1,050 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Julian's School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Moller, it falls under Lambeth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6526th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 54 in Lambeth.
Julian's School is a popular choice with families — it received 277 applications for 130 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 107 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Julian's School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, Julian's School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 16 Wolfington Road, London, Lambeth, SE27 0JF |
| Headteacher | Alison Moller |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 947 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.1% |
| School Capacity | 947 / 1,050 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6526th of 13,686
Nationally
1106th of 1,592
In London
33rd of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
63%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed130
277
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
107 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British35.9%
- Mixed20.0%
- White (other)13.4%
- Asian3.4%
- Black1.8%
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 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% 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.
20
Total schools
17
Oversubscribed
13
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Julian's School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
16 Wolfington Road, London
Lambeth, SE27 0JF
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