Sir John Lillie Primary School
About Sir John Lillie Primary School
Sir John Lillie Primary School in Hammersmith and Fulham is a significantly undersubscribed school in terms of its physical capacity, with just 191 pupils on roll against a total capacity of 420. That said, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 47 applications for 22 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.14 applicants per place. 18 of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 18 received offers. The school serves a notably diverse intake, with 47.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average and a clear indicator of the community it draws from. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. The headteacher is Sue Hayward, and the school sits in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, where it is one of 37 primary schools.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 14 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2016. 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.
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