St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
113%
Capacity
406
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 406 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Simon Jackson, 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 6838th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 54 in Lambeth.
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 53 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Leonard's Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, St Leonard's Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 42 Mitcham Lane, London, Lambeth, SW16 6NP |
| Headteacher | Simon Jackson |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 406 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.0% |
| School Capacity | 406 / 360 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (12 May 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6838th of 13,686
Nationally
1140th of 1,592
In London
34th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed53
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
42 Mitcham Lane, London
Lambeth, SW16 6NP
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