Hitherfield Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.
Hitherfield Primary School currently has around 619 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.3% boys and 52.7% girls. Around 22.6% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.1%. other white pupils make up about 14.4% , followed by other mixed at 10%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Leigham Vale, London, SW16 2JQ |
| Website: | www.hitherfield.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02087698428 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Christopher Ashley-Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131824 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 700 |
| Number of Pupils: | 619 |
| Number of Boys: | 293 |
| Number of Girls: | 326 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.10% | 211 |
| Other White | 14.40% | 89 |
| Other Mixed | 10.00% | 62 |
| African | 8.90% | 55 |
| Caribbean | 7.60% | 47 |
| White and Asian | 5.20% | 32 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.80% | 30 |
| Unclassified | 3.90% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 14 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,532 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 | 2,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 518 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.