Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Reedworth Street, Lambeth, Kennington, London, SE11 4PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 18th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2025, report published 26 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
Pupils are happy and safe at this welcoming and nurturing school. Parents and carers speak highly of the supportive staff and describe the school as being 'like a family.' If pupils have any worries, they know they can talk to a member of staff who will swiftly deal with these issues. The school has high aspirations for pupils and has created an ambitious and inclusive curriculum. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education, and most pupils achieve well by the time they leave the school. Staff have clear expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils understand these expectations and are proud of the recognition they receive for behaving well. Most pupils are focused on their learning and listen well in lessons. In the playground, they cooperate and play together calmly. Pupils enjoy the enriching activities the school provides. Pupils have numerous opportunities to learn to play an instrument. They participate in different after-school clubs, such as computing, basketball, and gardening. Pupils also contribute to school life. For example, well-being ambassadors run activities for other pupils during playtimes.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not teach parts of the essential knowledge set out in the curriculum in sufficient depth. As a result, some pupils' knowledge is insecure. The school should make certain that teachers deliver the curriculum as intended, so that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
- Adults are typically skilled at teaching pupils how to read, including in phonics. However, some adults do not follow the school's own expectations of the phonics programme as consistently as they should. As a result, some pupils do not build their reading fluency. The school should ensure that all staff have the highest expectations for pupils when going through the phonics programme. They should ensure that the books these pupils read match their phonics knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Vauxhall Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Crampton Primary | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
| Keyworth Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Evans
- Phone
- 02077352781
- Address
- Reedworth Street, Lambeth, Kennington, London, SE11 4PH
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- URN
- 100609
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.