Henry Cavendish Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Lambeth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Henry Cavendish Primary School.

London, SW120JA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
92.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hydethorpe Road
London, SW120JA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100567
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
927 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
819
Free School Meals
17.8% (146 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
26.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
26.0 (+18.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.1 (6.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
91
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
819 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resourceful Ready Responsible Resilient Reflective

Head Teacher's Message

Welcoming message from Headteacher Matthew Apsley describing Henry Cavendish as a warm, happy school with a diverse community and a focus on high achievement and close partnership with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Running Club Tree Tops (Henry Cavendish After School and Holiday Provision) Lunch Time and After School Clubs

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Henry's Coffee Stop Own teaching pool Annexe school buildings

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; Tree Tops After School and Holiday Provision; Lunch Time and After School Clubs

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