Brandlehow Primary School
London, SW15 2ED · Wandsworth · primary school
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25th of 54 primary schools in Wandsworth we can score, 57 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.4/10 nationally. 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brandlehow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Community Club, Let's Rock, and Rock Steady music groups, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 393 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Community Club sessions? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Brandlehow Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Brandlehow Primary School enjoy attending, benefiting from "warm and respectful" relationships and a "broad and stimulating curriculum." The inspection highlights "exceptional" character development and high inclusivity, with staff maintaining "high expectations" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and logically mapped, ensuring pupils cover all areas of the national curriculum.
- Personal development is praised as "exceptional," with older pupils taking on responsibilities such as "school parliament" and mentoring.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff use trained phonics instruction and matched books to help pupils develop "increasing fluency."
- The school is "highly inclusive," ensuring pupils with SEND access the same curriculum with "helpful adaptations."
- Leaders and governors are "well informed," providing effective oversight and supporting staff professional development.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects" and aspects of the early years, teaching is not always "precisely focused" on planned content.
- This inconsistency means some pupils do not "secure the knowledge they need to tackle future learning as effectively."
- Leaders must ensure all staff receive suitable training to deliver the intended curriculum effectively and check the impact of actions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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
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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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