Ofsted school ratings in Lambeth
In Lambeth (London), 35 of 41 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.4%. That is 1.8 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 85.4%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 11
- Good
- 24
- Requires improvement
- 5
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 41
- rank 96/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Lambeth (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Lambeth | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 11 | 26.8% |
| Good | 24 | 58.5% |
| Requires improvement | 5 | 12.2% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Lambeth
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 7 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 85.2% |
| Secondary | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 90.9% |
| Special | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Lambeth are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 35 of 41 graded state-funded schools in Lambeth hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.4%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Lambeth have?
- Lambeth has 11 schools rated Outstanding and 24 rated Good, out of 41 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Lambeth?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Lambeth, and 5 rated Requires improvement, out of 41 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Lambeth?
- By phase in Lambeth: 85.2% of 27 primary schools; 90.9% of 11 secondary schools; 0.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Lambeth compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Lambeth ranks 96 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 85.4% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.