Southfields Academy
London, SW18 5JU · Wandsworth · secondary school
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8th of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth we can score. 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 — 8.7/10 against 319 of them, against 6.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.6 · 52 | 30% | 1.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.48 · 83 | 25% | 2.07 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.9 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southfields Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.48 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join pottery, cooking, three-dimensional drawing, and upcycling clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,148 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,645. 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 in reaching the national median for Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the pottery and upcycling clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Southfields Academy
Overview
Southfields Academy continues to be a good school, offering a "happy and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and behave respectfully. Leaders are described as "ambitious for all pupils," delivering a carefully planned curriculum with strong subject knowledge and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Teachers know pupils well and use regular checks to "quickly identify any misconceptions" so mistakes are rectified promptly.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with content "carefully sequenced" into manageable chunks to build long-term understanding.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including coding, sports, and music, which leaders organise to ensure broad participation.
- Staff are "vigilant" regarding welfare, and pupils trust them to sort out bullying incidents swiftly if they occur.
- Sixth-form students feel "very well supported" and achieve successful entry to diverse destinations such as university and apprenticeships.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that strategies designed to help pupils memorise and recall previous learning are well selected, as current tasks are "not as effective" in some instances.
- The school should address the fact that "few pupils study modern foreign languages in Years 10 and 11," which limits the proportion achieving the English Baccalaureate.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are vigilant, concerns are acted on timely, and pre-employment checks are thorough.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.0 |
| 2024/25 | 49.4 |
| 2025/26 | 49.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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