Southmead Primary School
London, SW19 6QT · Wandsworth · primary school
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46th 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 — 4.5/10 against 598 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 41% | 0.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southmead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 263 pupils against a stated capacity of 426. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Southmead Primary School
Overview
Southmead Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their education and feel a strong sense of ‘belonging’. Leaders have high expectations for learning and behaviour, resulting in a calm, orderly environment where students delight in learning and engage enthusiastically in lessons.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, safe, and polite, with ‘very few low-level disruptions’ to learning due to well-established routines.
- The curriculum is coherent and sequenced, with ‘golden threads’ enabling pupils to make connections across different subjects.
- Leaders place a strong focus on reading, ensuring consistency in phonics delivery and matching books to pupils’ known sounds.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health, helping them manage stress and ‘reset their emotions’.
- Governors work closely with leaders to hold them to account and ensure appropriate action is taken on development areas.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff consistently teach the meaning of key words and concepts, as some pupils, particularly those with SEND or English as an additional language, do not retain key information.
- Leaders should ensure staff are well trained in checking pupils’ understanding and adapting learning experiences when working with groups, as opportunities to deepen understanding are sometimes missed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture of keeping children safe, robust systems for the single central record, and staff who are well trained in their responsibilities.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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