Ernest Bevin Academy
London, SW17 7DF · Wandsworth · secondary school
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10th of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 332 of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.4 · 68 | 30% | 2.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.59 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.9 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ernest Bevin Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.6, matching the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.59 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 572 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 in raising their attainment to exceed the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the positive progress scores seen in 2023/24? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Ernest Bevin Academy
Overview
The inspection found that Ernest Bevin Academy meets the "Expected standard" across all evaluated areas, including achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, and leadership. The report highlights a school where pupils are "safe and well cared for," with leaders demonstrating an "accurate understanding" of performance and implementing effective strategies to drive improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils "typically achieve well" and are "well prepared for their next steps," with disadvantaged pupils achieving "particularly well."
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Leaders have established "consistent systems that promote high standards of conduct," resulting in calm lessons where pupils are "focused on their learning."
- The school has a "comprehensive pupil premium strategy" that effectively supports disadvantaged pupils’ attendance and achievement.
- Sixth-form students "enjoy their studies" and benefit from a suitable mix of academic and vocational courses, with leaders taking "decisive action" to address previous weaknesses.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure curriculum delivery and teaching are "consistently of high quality."
- Leaders should strengthen communication with staff, parents, and carers to ensure the "rationale for changes being made is commonly understood."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.5 |
| 2024/25 | 44.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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