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Vauxhall Primary School

Vauxhall Primary School

Lambeth, SE11 5LGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

81%

Capacity

191

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About Vauxhall Primary School

Vauxhall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Vauxhall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vanessa Bennett, it falls under Lambeth local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8010th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 54 in Lambeth.

Vauxhall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 14 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Vauxhall Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, Vauxhall 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVauxhall Street, London, Lambeth, SE11 5LG
HeadteacherVanessa Bennett
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils191
Free School Meals (FSM)53.4%
School Capacity191 / 236 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)

8010th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 59%

1266th of 1,592

In London

Top 80%

40th of 54

In Lambeth

Top 74%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

59%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:70%
Higher:30%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:15%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:70%
Higher:37%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +15%

'22/23

44%

'23/24

59%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketDanceTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubFilm ClubBook ClubGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

14

Applications

41

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vauxhall Primary School

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

Contact Information

02077354535www.vauxhallprimary.org.uk/

Vauxhall Street, London

Lambeth, SE11 5LG

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Vauxhall Street, London

Lambeth, SE11 5LG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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