Herbert Morrison Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Herbert Morrison Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 7th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 November 2016, report published 24 January 2017

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

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 May 2023

This is a joyful and inspirational place. Leaders have embedded an atmosphere of mutual respect. It is a truly inclusive school where all pupils flourish academically and socially. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents and carers echo these views, describing the school as 'wonderful' and 'welcoming'. They are highly positive about sending their children here. Leaders have built exceptionally strong relationships across the whole-school community. They have high expectations of how pupils behave. Staff act as excellent role models. As a result, behaviour is impeccable. Teachers encourage 'peer mediators' to help with any minor issues should they occur. They help to keep pupils safe and happy. Any concerns are taken very seriously by staff and resolved quickly. Pupils said that learning here is fun. They valued how everyone is kind and helpful. They commented that they really enjoy clubs and visits. For example, the school benefits from very strong links with The Oval Cricket Club. The choir and orchestra perform at The Royal Festival Hall.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%

88%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

208 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals37%

37%, 10.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.9%

38.9%, 17.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.2%

21.2%, 6.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Herbert Morrison Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	21% met the expected standard
Allen Edwards Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard
Reay Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	77% met the expected standard
Ashmole Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	56% 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: Mrs Lucy Peake
Phone: 02077203439
Website: herbertmorrisonprimaryschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HP
Local authority: Lambeth
URN: 100604

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.