How many pupils does Hitherfield Primary School have?

Hitherfield Primary School has 619 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hitherfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Hitherfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Hitherfield Primary School?

Hitherfield Primary School is located at Leigham Vale, Lambeth, Lambeth, SW16 2JQ.

Hitherfield Primary School

Leigham Vale, Lambeth, Lambeth, SW16 2JQ

Not rated

Inspected 8 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

619

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Hitherfield Primary School

Hitherfield Primary School is a community school in Lambeth, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 619 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lambeth →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 619 / 700 (88%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21%

Free school meals

23%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

16.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

9.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

29.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.8 vs 2023/24

22.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

18.52

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£57,358

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,173 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£12,189

Spend per pupil

£11,883

Income per pupil

32%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Leigham Vale, Lambeth, Lambeth, SW16 2JQ
Phone: 02087698428
Headteacher: Christopher Ashley-Jones
Website: www.hitherfield.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hitherfield Primary School?: Hitherfield Primary School is a community school in Lambeth, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Hitherfield Primary School have?: Hitherfield Primary School has 619 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Hitherfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Hitherfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Hitherfield Primary School?: Hitherfield Primary School is located at Leigham Vale, Lambeth, Lambeth, SW16 2JQ.

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