Richard Atkins Primary School

About Richard Atkins Primary School

Richard Atkins Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 242 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Richard Atkins Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claudia Fleary-Tayabali, it falls under Lambeth local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11512th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 54 in Lambeth.

Richard Atkins Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 18 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Richard Atkins Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, Richard Atkins Primary 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.

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