Ashmole Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ashmole Street, London, SW8 1NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ashmole Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 28th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 November 2016, report published 9 January 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 June 2023

Pupils take pride in this happy, vibrant and exceptional school. Pupils talk with excitement and interest about their learning. Leaders and staff have created a culture of respect and kindness where everyone feels included. All pupils achieve well, and this is because ambition and inclusion are at the heart of the school's ethos. Staff seek out exciting opportunities to enrich pupils' learning and wider personal development. Pupils talked enthusiastically about the motivating range of visits and activities they experience at school. All pupils learn to play musical instruments from a young age. Many go on to play these to a highly competent level. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. From an early age they understand adults' high expectations, which they respond to very positively. Pupils trust staff to look after them. Bullying is rare and pupils know staff will deal with any concerns. Pupils described school as a happy, friendly and safe place. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the community spirit leaders have created. They value the focus leaders place on pupils' personal as well as academic development. Pupils have many opportunities to take on different responsibilities across the school. These roles include 'Learning Ambassadors', who promote learning, 'Anti- Bullying Ambassadors' and 'Healthy Eating Heroes'.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

27 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths56%

56%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

223 pupils on roll, with places for 225

Eligible for free school meals26.5%

26.5%, the same as the England average.

English as an additional language29.1%

29.1%, 7.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ashmole Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Mark's Church of England Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Henry Fawcett Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
St Anne's Catholic Primary School0.3 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standard56% met the expected standard
Reay Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding77% met the expected standard
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Cordelia Cooper
Address
Ashmole Street, London, SW8 1NT
Local authority
Lambeth
URN
100556

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.