Located in London, Larkhall Primary Campus is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Larkhall Primary Campus currently has around 332 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 57.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 44 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 30.7%. caribbean pupils make up about 13.6% , followed by other white at 13%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Smedley Street, London, SW4 6PH |
| Website: | www.larkhallprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02076223820 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gary Nichol |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100576 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 509 |
| Number of Pupils: | 332 |
| Number of Boys: | 188 |
| Number of Girls: | 144 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| African | 30.70% | 102 |
| Caribbean | 13.60% | 45 |
| Other White | 13.00% | 43 |
| White British | 8.70% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 8.40% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.70% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.40% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.90% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 3.00% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 7 |
| Other Black | 2.10% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | 1,954 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 | 2,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,322 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 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkhall Primary Campus Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hall Junior School and Centre for Pupils With Autism Smedley Street , SW4 6PH | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen Edwards Primary School Studley Road , Stockwell SW4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Kay Road , Stockwell SW9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | - not rated | 787 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 842 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,714 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 | 1,151 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 | 654 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education Belmore Street , SW8 2JY | - not rated | 679 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rectory Centre Rectory Grove , Clapham Old Town SW4 0EL | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | More About School | |
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.