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Van Gogh Primary

Lambeth, SW9 6HFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#11,526
of 13,686 nationally

About Van Gogh Primary

Van Gogh Primary in Lambeth is a state primary for ages 3 to 11 that currently educates 274 pupils, though its published admission number of 27 places for the 2025/26 intake suggests a school operating at a relatively contained scale. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 60%, which is notably high and indicates a catchment serving significant economic disadvantage. Demand is clear: the school received 55 total applications for those 27 places, with 25 first-preference applications and 25 offers made to first-preference families, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.04. That level of competition suggests the school holds strong local appeal, particularly given that it is one of 59 primary schools in Lambeth. The headteacher is Nadine Bernard, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, which may be a practical draw for families with younger children looking for a continuous early years route.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCowley Road, London, Lambeth, SW9 6HF
HeadteacherNadine Bernard
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils274
Free School Meals (FSM)60.0%
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCross CountryAthleticsGymnasticsDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Van Gogh Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.