A outstanding community school school in Lambeth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Herbert Morrison Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Religious Education is taught and the school follows the Lambeth Syllabus, teaching the major faiths (Christian, Islam, Judaism, Hindu, Buddhism, and Sikhism) to enable respect for others’ beliefs.
Headteacher Lucy Peake emphasises a safe, inclusive, challenging and high-expectation environment, highlighting Ofsted praise for outstanding behavior and outstanding outcomes, an innovative and engaging curriculum, and positive parent views.
Clubs
Wrap-around care is provided by Junior Adventures Group (JAG). Breakfast Club runs in the morning (Rise Then Shine) from 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and is free for Herbert Morrison pupils; after school care (Stay And Play) runs from 3:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. Full sessions cost £12, with a £9 option for part sessions (4:30–5:50 p.m.). JAGs staff can be contacted at 07570 377689. Booking and payments are handled online via JAG/MCAS systems; Breakfast Club is free for reception to year 6 with sign‑in on arrival. The timetable and activities are provided by JAG and include various activity categories (Super Sports, Power Teams, Global Kids, Wellbeing Warriors, Creative Inventors, Brain Boosters, Flavour Fest).
The school publishes SEND information including details of the SENDCo (Rebecca Coombs), identification and assessment processes, involvement of outside professionals, accessibility (one level), and links to Lambeth Local Offer. The SEND section provides information on support and resources for pupils with SEND.
The site provides admissions information including the 2026 deadlines for on-time primary school applications (15 January 2026) for September 2026, criteria for Reception and In-Year admissions via Lambeth Council, and Nursery admissions. It notes that Nursery age pupils qualify for 15 hours of free funding and outlines the process for applications (main school via Lambeth; Nursery via the school).
Breakfast Club is free for Herbert Morrison pupils ( Rise Then Shine ); Stay And Play after‑school sessions cost £12 per full session and £9 for a partial session; Flexible payment options and online booking via JAG/MCAS are available.