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Woodmansterne School

Lambeth, SW16 5UQSecondaryAges 3–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
6 Good
Sep 2024
Progress 8
+0.24
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
94 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#989
of 3,141 nationally

About Woodmansterne School

Woodmansterne School is a large all-through state school in Lambeth, serving pupils from age 3 to 18. In the local secondary landscape, it ranks 4th out of 15 schools in the borough when measured by Progress 8, placing it comfortably in the top third of Lambeth secondaries. The three schools above it are The Elms Academy, Oasis Academy South Bank, and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, the last of which is also the nearest school in the borough rated Outstanding by Ofsted, located 1.8 km away. Woodmansterne itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2024, with inspectors awarding Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. The school is led by headteacher Samantha Palin and is non-denominational, with a capacity of 1,842 and currently 1,621 pupils on roll. Around 23 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a broadly average level of disadvantage for the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodmansterne Road, London, Lambeth, SW16 5UQ
HeadteacherSamantha Palin
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils1,621
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity1,621 / 1,842 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsArt StudiosTheatreSixth Form CentreSports HallGymnasiumSwimming PoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

TennisFootballGymnasticsCross CountryRugbyBasketballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingDuke of EdinburghScience ClubDebateOrchestraBook ClubChoirChessEco ClubModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: woodmansterne.london. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodmansterne School

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