Located in London, Herbert Morrison Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Herbert Morrison Primary School currently has around 213 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.5% boys and 54.5% girls. Around 33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 22.5%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 17.8% , followed by caribbean at 14.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HP |
| Website: | www.herbertmorrisonprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02077203439 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lucy Peake |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100604 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 213 |
| Number of Boys: | 97 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| African | 22.50% | 48 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 17.80% | 38 |
| Caribbean | 14.60% | 31 |
| Other White | 11.70% | 25 |
| White British | 9.40% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 5.20% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.90% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 826 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 782 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education Belmore Street , SW8 2JY | - not rated | 578 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.