Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
London, SW17 0TW · Wandsworth · primary school
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50th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 1,504 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 41% | 0.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 26% | 1.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 pupils against a stated capacity of 530. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school, where they feel safe and value their "kind" teachers. Leaders have successfully improved teaching in core subjects, resulting in a "Good" overall effectiveness rating, though curriculum planning in some wider subjects requires further refinement.
Strengths
- Teachers have "high aspirations for all pupils" and expertly tailor support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading and mathematics are taught well, with a "consistent approach" to phonics and well-sequenced lessons that help pupils develop fluency.
- Behaviour is "calm" and bullying is treated seriously, ensuring it is "rarely repeated."
- Pupils engage positively in school life, enjoying trips, sporting events, and cultivating vegetables for school dinners.
- Parents are "overwhelmingly positive" about the school and have "enormous faith in the school leaders."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must complete the review of the curriculum in all subjects to ensure it is "sufficiently well planned and sequenced."
- In subjects like history, geography, and art, leaders need to clarify the "key knowledge and skills" pupils need to remember to ensure secure learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training and leaders engaging well with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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