Furzedown Primary School
London, SW17 9TJ · Wandsworth · primary school
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28th 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 — 7.5/10 against 3,570 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Furzedown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 16.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or sports are scheduled for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Furzedown Primary School
Overview
Furzedown Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where pupils are "happy and enjoy learning." Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for the demands of secondary school" through a broad curriculum and strong focus on personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum in most subjects is "well designed," ensuring pupils "revisit and remember important knowledge and skills."
- Early reading is "well structured and ambitious," with all pupils developing the phonics knowledge to "read confidently and accurately."
- A new mathematics curriculum has been carefully developed to sequence learning effectively, such as teaching angles in Year 3 to prepare for geometry in Year 6.
- Classrooms are "calm and harmonious places to learn" because staff deal with off-task behaviour "quickly and effectively."
- Leaders promote staff well-being and manage workloads effectively, with staff appreciating the "support provided by school leaders."
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to "finalise their reviews" of curriculum thinking in subjects like history, which is at an "earlier stage of development" compared to others.
- Teachers require additional training on "when and how to adapt their teaching" to better support pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving appropriate training and vulnerable pupils being "identified and supported promptly."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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