Henry Cavendish Primary School
#250 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1568 of 15,697 nationally
About Henry Cavendish Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lambeth local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 873 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 250th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 873; capacity filled 94.2%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Henry Cavendish Primary School ranks 179th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)25%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henry Cavendish Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 873
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 25%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Henry Cavendish Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henry Cavendish Primary School a good school?
Henry Cavendish Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #250 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henry Cavendish Primary School rank in London?
Henry Cavendish Primary School ranks #250 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1568 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henry Cavendish Primary School?
Henry Cavendish Primary School had 873 students in 2025.
Is Henry Cavendish Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Henry Cavendish Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Henry Cavendish Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henry Cavendish Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.