West Hill Primary School
London, SW18 5ST · Wandsworth · primary school
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47th 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 — 3.0/10 against 1,531 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. 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 (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a school council, cycling, and sports tournaments. They learn musical instruments and perform in front of an audience. Trips include nature walks, visits to local areas, art galleries, historical buildings, religious sites, and libraries, plus a residential activity trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 residential trip? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about West Hill Primary School
Overview
West Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, serving a small and close-knit community. Leaders have brought stability and made sustainable improvements, particularly in curriculum development, following a period of change. Pupils benefit from professional, positive, and warm relationships with staff who know them well.
Strengths
- Relationships are "professional, positive and warm," with staff treating pupils’ safety and well-being with "utmost importance."
- Behaviour is generally polite and respectful, guided by consistent rules and "recognition boards" that praise positive conduct.
- The curriculum in established subjects like mathematics is planned logically, with learning broken into small steps to embed knowledge.
- Reading is a daily priority, with staff well trained in phonics to help pupils become "fluent readers" quickly.
- Attendance rates are high, and the school offers diverse opportunities, including after-school clubs and cultural outings.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to embed the new curriculum to reduce variability in delivery and assessment.
- The school should sharpen the adaptation of teaching to securely meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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