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Julian's School

Julian's School

Lambeth, SE27 0JFPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address16 Wolfington Road, London, Lambeth, SE27 0JF
HeadteacherAlison Moller
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils947
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity947 / 1,050 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 50%

1106th of 1,592

In London

Top 69%

33rd of 54

In Lambeth

Top 61%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

63%

Expected Standard

10%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:77%
Higher:35%
Writing
Expected:69%
Higher:19%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:80%
Higher:31%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

67%

'23/24

63%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
Sports HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumForest SchoolPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballSwimmingAthleticsDanceGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

130

Applications

277

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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

2024/25
Pupils per teacherAbove average
20.2pupils per qualified teacher

Better than half of schools in England.

Average class sizeBelow average
26.4pupils per class

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

2024/25
Free school meals19.1%

Below the national average (25%).

English as additional language39.0%

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

2024/25
Overall attendanceTop 25% of schools
95.9%

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Persistent absenteesTop 25% of schools
8.1%

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsAbove average
0.3 per 100

Better than half of schools in England.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

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

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20

Total schools

17

Oversubscribed

13

Primary

High competition area

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Frequently Asked Questions About Julian's School

Julian's School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02087611894www.juliansprimary.org.uk/

16 Wolfington Road, London

Lambeth, SE27 0JF

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16 Wolfington Road, London

Lambeth, SE27 0JF

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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