Jessop Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Lowden Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Jessop Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 4th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 19 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Jessop Primary School is a welcoming and caring community where pupils are happy, safe and thrive. All pupils benefit from the nurturing approach to their education and development, founded on strong relationships. Pupils play an important part in shaping their school through the many opportunities provided for them to lead and be active citizens. The curriculum is meticulously designed and ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This ensures that pupils are fully engaged in their learning and motivated to achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary and shines through in the positive and respectful interactions they have with their peers and staff. This is because the school sets consistently high expectations, from early years onwards, that pupils are eager to meet. Pupils learn the importance of kindness and curiosity. As such, pupils enjoy coming to school each day, and their attendance is high. The extensive range of wider experiences is carefully planned to enhance pupils' learning and encourage pupils to be ambitious about their futures. Talents are quickly identified and nurtured so that the unique strengths of pupils are celebrated. Pupils are keen to explore new possibilities, and no pupil misses out.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

52 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths85%

85%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths21%

21%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

281 pupils on roll, with places for 455

Eligible for free school meals32%

32%, 5.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.3%

20.3%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Jessop Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hill Mead Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement69% met the expected standard
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Herne Hill School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Jude's Church of England Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard
Judith Kerr Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Andrea Parker
Address
Lowden Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0BJ
Local authority
Lambeth
URN
100572

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.