Heathmere Primary School
London, SW15 4LJ · Wandsworth · primary school
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42nd 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 — 6.6/10 against 259 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heathmere Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rackets Cubed club, play football, hockey, or gymnastics, and participate in dance and choral singing. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 351. 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 multi-skills sports sessions? How does the breakfast club operate for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Heathmere Primary School
Overview
Heathmere Primary School is described as a place where “pupils thrive and blossom” within an environment defined by “high expectations, resilience and respect.” The inspection highlights an “ambitious and broad curriculum” that successfully equips pupils with the “cultural capital they need to achieve well,” supported by staff who are “committed” and “proud” of their work.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, treating each other with “kindness and respect” and showing “consistently positive attitudes to their learning.”
- The school promotes personal development “exceptionally well,” with pupils showing a strong understanding of “safety, consent and diversity” and taking leadership roles seriously.
- Leaders have developed a curriculum using a “‘microscopic view’... breaking learning into manageable segments” to allow pupils to build knowledge progressively.
- Reading instruction is effective, with staff well-trained in phonics strategies, ensuring pupils “quickly develop fluency” and receive extra support if they fall behind.
- Robust systems are in place for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with parents consulted through “regular meetings and reviews.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, selected activities are “not focused clearly enough, or adapted sufficiently,” causing some pupils to find it difficult to secure intended learning.
- The school’s work to strengthen “key vocabulary acquisition through revisiting across subjects is not fully embedded,” meaning some pupils struggle to recall previous learning efficiently.
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 | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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