St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
42 Mitcham Lane, Streatham, London, SW16 6NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Leonard's 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 37th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 March 2017, report published 20 April 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 May 2022
Pupils arrive at school with a smile on their face. They are polite and welcoming. They develop positive relationships with each other. Behaviour is calm in classes and around the school. There is little or no disruption in lessons. Incidents of bullying are rare. Staff respond to these incidents with urgency and care. Pupils are happy and safe here. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. They make sure that all pupils thrive, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have designed a curriculum that provides pupils with the opportunities to see themselves in an international context. Links with Mlimwa school in Dodoma, Tanzania, is an example of this. Apart from building a strong relationship between the two schools, pupils have also explored global issues. These include water and food sustainability. Pupils learn about the diverse range of cultures and traditions represented in the school and their community. They learn about different family units. These lessons prepare them for life in modern Britain. A range or trips and clubs are available to pupils. They enjoy visits to the Connected Learning Centre where they develop their coding and programming skills. Older pupils look forward to their weekly swimming lessons as well as their upcoming residential trip.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
387 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Penwortham Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Sunnyhill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Furzedown Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SDBE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Akhtar
- Phone
- 02087692712
- Address
- 42 Mitcham Lane, Streatham, London, SW16 6NP
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- URN
- 145615
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.