Griffin Primary School
London, SW8 4JB · Wandsworth · primary school
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54th 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 — 2.6/10 against 308 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Griffin Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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 "Requires improvement" in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How are class sizes managed given the current roll of 155?
What Ofsted said about Griffin Primary School
Overview
Griffin Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" environment where pupils are "happy" and behave "maturely and responsibly." While the school fosters positive relationships and effective safeguarding, the report states that "some gaps in pupils’ knowledge persist" because curriculum planning is not yet complete across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils treat each other kindly, ensuring "no one is left out of games," and staff foster "positive, professional relationships."
- The school "fosters a love of reading," with effective phonics teaching and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils are taught to recognise emotions and maintain a "healthy mind and body," benefiting from a wide range of extra-curricular clubs.
- Staff are "supportive of leaders’ decisions and enthusiastic about the school," with leaders being "sensitive to pressures on staff."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that subject knowledge is "clearly identified and sequenced in all subjects" to address existing gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Leaders should implement plans to help staff embed new curriculum approaches, as current tasks and resources sometimes fail to support pupils in connecting new learning to previous knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective" and that the school "prioritises safeguarding," ensuring pupils are safe and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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