St Bede's Catholic Primary School
27%
Capacity
63
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 63 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (27% of 235 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bede's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ewa Ostrynska, it falls under Lambeth local authority.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 13 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bede's Catholic Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, St Bede's Catholic 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Thornton Road, London, Lambeth, SW12 0LF |
| Headteacher | Ewa Ostrynska |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 63 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.7% |
| School Capacity | 63 / 235 (27% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Mar 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thornton Road, London
Lambeth, SW12 0LF
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