Bandon Hill Primary School
Wallington, SM6 9QU · Sutton · primary school
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22nd of 31 primary schools in Sutton we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.9/10 against 3,685 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bandon Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Pointers Dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 439 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the 2024 inspection rating it Good, what specific improvements have been made since then? How does the Pointers Dance club fit into the weekly timetable for interested pupils?
What Ofsted said about Bandon Hill Primary School
Overview
Bandon Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a happy environment where pupils enjoy learning and treat one another with kindness. Leaders have refined the curriculum to deepen knowledge, resulting in clear routines and high expectations for behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "nurturing professional relationships with staff" and act as well-being ambassadors to ensure inclusion.
- Children typically achieve well in reading and mathematics, supported by a "well-devised curriculum" for early reading and phonics.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, with "key concepts" taught to build on previous learning, such as number bonds in the early years.
- Staff provide suitable support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting resources to ensure they learn new content well.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of opportunities, including sports, educational visits to museums, and residential activities like abseiling.
Areas to improve
- Staff need greater subject expertise in recently introduced curriculum content to help older pupils understand complex concepts, particularly where previous gaps exist.
- Teachers must systematically check pupils’ understanding to identify and address misconceptions and gaps in learning more swiftly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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