Sunnyhill 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 non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sunnyhill Primary School currently has around 407 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.5% boys and 54.5% girls. Around 49.2% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with caribbean pupils forming the largest group at around 16.5%. other white pupils make up about 14.5% , followed by african at 14.3%
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: | Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UW |
| Website: | www.sunnyhillprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 02087694785 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 100585 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 455 |
| Number of Pupils: | 407 |
| Number of Boys: | 185 |
| Number of Girls: | 222 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.8% | 8.2% |
| Caribbean | 16.50% | 67 |
| Other White | 14.50% | 59 |
| African | 14.30% | 58 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.60% | 39 |
| Other Mixed | 9.60% | 39 |
| White British | 9.10% | 37 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.70% | 23 |
| Other Black | 4.90% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 3.90% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 3.70% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 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 | 2,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | 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 | 460 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Community school | 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 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flames Academy 16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.