Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Lambeth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 102 schools across Lambeth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Lambeth has 102 primary & secondary schools, of which 30 (29%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 51 rated Good — 79% of primary & secondary schools in Lambeth are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Iqra Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Lambeth follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

102
Total schools
30
Outstanding
29%
Outstanding rate
69.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
37
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Iqra Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥈 Triangle Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Maytree Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Holmewood Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 95 View school
7. Rosemead Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Streatham Wells Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
10. St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
11. Bonneville Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
12. Herbert Morrison Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
13. Rosendale Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
14. Jessop Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
15. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
16. St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
17. Granton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
18. Stockwell Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
19. Henry Cavendish Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
20. The Orchard School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Lambeth?
There are 102 primary & secondary schools in Lambeth, of which 30 (29%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Lambeth?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Lambeth is Iqra Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Lambeth?
Primary and secondary school applications in Lambeth are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Lambeth council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Lambeth?
29% of primary & secondary schools in Lambeth are rated Outstanding and 50% are rated Good. 82.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.