Rosendale Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Rosendale Primary School currently has around 622 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 21.1% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.2%. other mixed pupils make up about 13% , followed by other white at 10.3%
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: | Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8LR |
| Website: | www.rosendale.cc/ |
| Telephone: | 02086704962 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kate Atkins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144308 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 622 |
| Number of Boys: | 306 |
| Number of Girls: | 316 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.20% | 275 |
| Other Mixed | 13.00% | 81 |
| Other White | 10.30% | 64 |
| African | 8.80% | 55 |
| Caribbean | 6.60% | 41 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.90% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 18 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 10 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 1,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out 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 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Infant School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,058 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | - not rated | 113 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartswood Education Centre St John's Hall , Guernsey Grove SE24 9DE | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's Oakfield 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 921 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.