Rosendale Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8LROpen in maps

Rosendale Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 9th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 April 2024, report published 30 May 2024

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

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 April 2024

This is a truly joyful place where pupils thrive. Relationships are built on high levels of trust and mutual respect. The welcome that pupils receive at the school is palpable. Pupils are kept very safe; they know staff will look after them. They have a strong understanding of right and wrong. Discrimination and bullying have no place at the school. Parents and carers are also supportive and positive about the school. Comments such as 'happy', 'wonderful' and 'exceptional' are typical. The trust has high expectations for both pupils' behaviour and academic excellence. The school thinks carefully about how best to teach pupils to meet these ambitious aims. Staff receive extensive training to develop their subject knowledge. Teaching is therefore highly effective. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are exceptionally well prepared for secondary school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They focus intently in lessons, listening to the teacher and their peers. Pupils discuss and debate issues vigorously, showing respect for each other's ideas even when they differ from their own. Pupils are very proud of the positions of responsibility they hold, such as house captains and young leaders.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

85 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 maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

679 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals19%

19%, 7.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.6%

10.6%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rosendale Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Alleyn's Oakfield0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Rosemead Preparatory School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Judith Kerr Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
Herne Hill School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE DUNRAVEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Kate Atkins
Phone
02086704962
Website
rosendale.cc
Address
Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8LR
Local authority
Lambeth
URN
144308

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.