Granard Primary School
London, SW15 6XA · Wandsworth · primary school
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35th 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 — 8.0/10 against 721 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Granard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Ocarina, Recorder, Choir, Brass Continuers, and Singing Projects clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 pupils against a stated capacity of 429. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Granard Primary School
Overview
Granard Primary School is described as a “kind and caring school community” where leaders are “ambitious for all pupils.” The report highlights a “climate of trust and support,” with a curriculum that is “well planned and inclusive,” ensuring pupils achieve well across most subjects.
Strengths
- Early reading is a “real strength,” with staff skilled in phonics delivery and a “sharp focus” ensuring all children learn to read quickly.
- The curriculum is “broad” and matches national aims, with careful adaptations ensuring pupils with special educational needs access a “balanced and personalised curriculum.”
- Pupils behave well, are “respectful to others,” and bullying “rarely happens,” with staff taking “rapid action” if it occurs.
- Leaders provide a “wide range of extra-curricular opportunities,” including sports, chess, and community links that enhance personal development.
- Staff well-being is supported, with leaders ensuring staff appreciate the “opportunities for professional development” they receive.
Areas to improve
- In “a very few subjects,” curriculum thinking is less developed, meaning pupils do not “build and deepen their knowledge” as securely as in other areas.
- Checks on pupil understanding are occasionally “too generalised,” failing to identify gaps in knowledge and leaving understanding of key concepts “less secure.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture” maintained by a highly trained team that acts on concerns in a “timely manner.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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