Located in London, Van Gogh Primary is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Van Gogh Primary currently has around 274 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 60.0% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 30.3%. caribbean pupils make up about 20.1% , followed by other black at 11.7%

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.

School Information

Address: Cowley Road, London, SW9 6HF
Website: www.vangoghprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 02077358348
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nadine Bernard
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 146368

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 274
Number of Boys: 144
Number of Girls: 130

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African30.30%83
Caribbean20.10%55
Other Black11.70%32
Other White8.80%24
Other Asian7.30%20
White and Black Caribbean6.60%18
Other Mixed5.50%15
White British2.60%7
Bangladeshi1.80%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%5
Unclassified1.50%4
White and Black African1.10%3
White and Asian0.70%2
Chinese0.40%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.1)
Writing: Below Average (-2.3)
Maths: Below Average (-2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 2,006 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
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3out of 4 2,090 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
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4out of 4 2,153 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
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- not rated 2,182 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY
3out of 4 2,346 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mostyn Gardens Primary School
Cowley Road , SW9 6HF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Van Gogh Primary
Cowley Road , SW9 6HF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hill Mead Junior School
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Christ Church Primary SW9
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3out of 4 331 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Durand Primary School
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 345 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stockwell Park School
Clapham Road , SW9 0AL
- not rated 630 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Platanos College
Clapham Road , SW9 0AL
3out of 4 656 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saint Gabriel's College
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3out of 4 706 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College
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- not rated 954 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark All Saints Academy
140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB
3out of 4 954 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 2,257 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 2,582 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 2,596 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 2,636 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Morley College London
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 2,853 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 345 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,008 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Excel Preparatory School
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- not rated 351 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
One World Pre-School
62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY
- not rated 368 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
New Mind School
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- not rated 668 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Charles Edward Brooke Refugee Centre Co Charles Edward Brooke CofE School
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- not rated 729 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dolphin School 2
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- not rated 859 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.