Loughborough Primary School
57%
Capacity
286
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Loughborough Primary School
Loughborough Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary school in Lambeth, London, serving children from age 2 to 11 under headteacher Graziella Williams. Within Lambeth’s 59 primary schools, it ranks among a competitive field where the top performers include Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (ranking score 96), St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School (94), and Stockwell Primary School (94). The school holds a Good Ofsted rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2013, with an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirming it remains Good and is improving. Notably, leadership and management were judged Outstanding in that 2023 inspection, while the previous graded inspection in 2008 also rated overall effectiveness as Good. For families seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative, Jessop Primary School is the nearest such option, located 1.1 km away.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted report does not provide specific exam results or a Progress 8 score, but the 2023 ungraded inspection noted the school is improving. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Lambeth stands at 66, though Loughborough’s own KS2 SATs data is not available in this dataset. The school’s nursery provision means children can join from age 2, and with 286 pupils against a capacity of 500, there is room for growth. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is high at 62.8%, reflecting the school’s role in a diverse community. Oversubscription data for the 2025/26 intake shows 57 total applications for 29 places, with 23 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.97 — meaning nearly two applicants for every place.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a Forest School, sensory room, sports hall, and playing fields, plus clubs such as Science Club, Gardening, Eco Club, and Chess. Sports on offer include netball, athletics, cricket, tennis, and dance. SEND provisions are well-documented, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication issues, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. With its Good rating, Outstanding leadership, and strong local demand, Loughborough Primary suits families who value a well-resourced, inclusive state school with a clear improvement trajectory, particularly those with younger children who can benefit from the nursery provision. The school’s non-religious character and mixed intake make it a broad-church option within Lambeth’s primary landscape.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Minet Road, London, Lambeth, SW9 7UA |
| Headteacher | Graziella Williams |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 286 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 62.8% |
| School Capacity | 286 / 500 (57% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than 75% 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
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Mixed13.2%
- Asian12.5%
- White British9.1%
- White (other)8.4%
- Black2.1%
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
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
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.
29
Total schools
26
Oversubscribed
22
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 Loughborough Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Minet Road, London
Lambeth, SW9 7UA
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