Sunnyhill Primary School

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

Sunnyhill Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2UWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sunnyhill Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 53rd of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 July 2024, report published 23 September 2024

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 July 2024

Pupils are proud of their school community. The school values are the heart of school life and pupils demonstrate respect for each other. Many pupils join at different points in the year. They are well supported to settle. For example, members of the pupil council help new children to understand the school's routines. The school's value of 'Every Individual Matters' is at the heart of curriculum development. Leaders have ensured that the curriculum is accessible for all pupils, including the pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school provides effective support for pupils with English as an additional language (EAL). Behaviour is positive across the school and pupils know and follow the school rules. Strong foundations start in early years as children learn the expectations and routines. Pupils know that if they have any concerns, they have a trusted adult that they can talk to. Pupils enjoy the wide range of outings and visitors to support their subject understanding. Pupils in Year 6 valued the new learning experiences on their recent camping trip. Pupils are keen to demonstrate their understanding of music and enjoy learning to play instruments. 'Pupil leaders' are proud to represent their school community and know that they make an impact. 'Eco-warriors' recently planted a bee friendly garden, understanding the importance of pollination globally.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, the checking of pupils' knowledge and understanding is not precise. Teaching does not focus sharply on ensuring that pupils revisit and, in turn, embed their understanding of important subject content. This limits how well pupils build up and remember knowledge over time. The school needs to ensure that all subject leaders and teachers have the necessary expertise to check pupils' understanding so that they are fully ready for new content.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

51 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths51%

51%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

402 pupils on roll, with places for 455

Eligible for free school meals55.2%

55.2%, 28.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language59%

59%, 37.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.2%

19.2%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sunnyhill Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding92% met the expected standard
Hitherfield Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding57% met the expected standard
Crown Lane Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Julian's School0.6 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding45% 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 Sarah Wilson
Address
Sunnyhill Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2UW
Local authority
Lambeth
URN
100585

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.