Falconbrook Primary School
London, SW11 2LX · Wandsworth · primary school
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49th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.3/10 against 129 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Falconbrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and Falconbrook Choir, play football, and take part in the Daily Mile. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 399. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of the cohort? How does the daily schedule balance academic instruction with the Daily Mile and club activities?
What Ofsted said about Falconbrook Primary School
Overview
Falconbrook Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “happy and well cared for,” thriving in a “nurturing environment” where they feel “safe and valued.” The school fosters a culture of determination, with pupils working hard and achieving well in line with high expectations.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well, creating a warm atmosphere where children “trust the adults around them to help whenever they face concerns or worries.”
- The curriculum is “well considered” and builds effectively on prior learning, particularly in early years phonics and mathematics.
- Most pupils are “reading fluently by the end of Year 2,” supported by effective teaching strategies and targeted help for those falling behind.
- Teachers are “adept at adapting their delivery of the curriculum” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school provides a “wide range of experiences beyond the curriculum,” including educational visits and partnerships with professional dance and music companies.
Areas to improve
- Some teaching “does not check if pupils fully understand what they have learned before introducing new content,” which can reduce how securely pupils understand important subject matter.
- The school should ensure teaching “identifies and addresses misconceptions before moving forward so that pupils master knowledge securely.”
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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