Tooting Primary School
London, SW17 8HE · Wandsworth · primary school
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45th 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 — 3.8/10 against 2,806 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tooting Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.8 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Peer Mediation and Playground Pals clubs, participate in the African Drumming Project, attend Forest Schools trips, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 441. 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 literacy? What specific activities are included in the Forest Schools trips? How is the after-school club structured for children needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Tooting Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy” in this “warm and welcoming” school where they “appreciate the strong relationships staff have built.” The report highlights a “broad and engaging curriculum” that is “ambitious for all pupils,” with effective early years provision and a strong focus on reading. Leadership is noted for having an “accurate and shared understanding of the school’s strengths and priorities.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite, curious, and friendly” and live out values of “kindness, resilience, responsibility and respect.”
- The curriculum is enriched by experiences such as “drama workshops” and visits to “historical sites,” helping pupils remember learning “in the long term.”
- Staff teach reading effectively, ensuring pupils who find sounds difficult get “extra time to practise,” which “builds pupils’ confidence.”
- Children in the early years receive a “positive and nurturing start” and are “well prepared for Year 1.”
- Governors and trustees “use their expertise well to support and challenge the school effectively.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ prior knowledge “consistently” across subjects to prevent pupils from forgetting important knowledge.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be matched “precisely” to their needs to ensure they learn as well as they could.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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