Telferscot Primary School
Telferscot Road, Balham, London, SW12 0HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Telferscot Primary School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 13th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 19 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils are enthusiastic and excited to share their learning. They are incredibly proud of their school community and value their positive relationships with staff and peers. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They share the school's high expectations of what they will achieve. They are motivated to learn. This begins as soon as they join the school. For instance, in Reception, children demonstrate resilience to persevere on a task. The school focuses on pupils' individual needs. Learning and support are tailored to enable pupils to thrive and achieve well. Pupils show great respect for each other. They appreciate and value their different opinions and beliefs, which helps to create a happy school environment. Behaviour is consistently positive. Playtimes are joyful, with pupils creating games and playing harmoniously. If they have any worries or concerns, pupils know that every adult in the school will listen and help. The school offers an extensive range of memorable enrichment opportunities to inspire pupils' learning. For instance, Year 5 pupils loved the opportunity to perform Shakespeare in Greenwich Theatre. Pupils are proud to represent the school at sporting tournaments and music events. Pupil leaders know they make a positive impact on the school and wider community. For instance, eco warriors work together to help reduce school waste and improve air pollution by encouraging walking. The school council plans and hosts charity events.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
436 pupils on roll, with places for 455
Schools near Telferscot Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Richard Atkins Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| The Orchard School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% 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
- Mr David Cooper
- Phone
- 02086737362
- Address
- Telferscot Road, Balham, London, SW12 0HW
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- URN
- 100586
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.