Vauxhall Primary School
About Vauxhall Primary School
Vauxhall Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Lambeth that currently serves 191 pupils against a capacity of 236, meaning it operates at around 81% of its total places. The school’s intake reflects a notably high level of disadvantage: 53.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above both the national average and the typical Lambeth primary figure. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 41 applications for just 14 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.93 to one. All ten first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the remaining 31 families who listed the school lower on their form missed out, suggesting that while it is a popular local choice, it is not typically a first-preference destination for the majority of applicants. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families secure a place before the main reception intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
29 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: vauxhallprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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