Hitherfield Primary School

A not judged community school school in Lambeth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hitherfield Primary School.

London, SW162JQ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Leigham Vale
Streatham
London, SW162JQ

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131824
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Leigham Vale, Streatham, London, SW16 2JQ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
700 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
636
Free School Meals
23.8% (151 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.6 (9.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 110.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
636 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Unity Excellence Respect Trust Explore Determination

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcome emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive community with a vision of high academic achievement, physical health and emotional well-being. The curriculum is described as anti-racist and fully inclusive, with strong partnerships with families. Core values include Unity, Excellence, Respect, Trust, Explore and Determination, and Learning Dispositions such as Collaboration and Curiosity. Headteacher: Chris Ashley-Jones (since 2006).

Facilities

Three playgrounds Field The Astroturf (Magic Carpet!) Trim trail Nature area Edible playground Ball court

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 7:45am; Afterschool Club until 6pm; a wide range of extra-curricular clubs run after school every weekday evening.

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