Westbridge Academy
London, SW11 3NE · Wandsworth · primary school
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29th 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 — 8.8/10 against 615 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westbridge Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama Club, play football, cricket or netball, and visit London landmarks, theatres or Marchants Hill PGL. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Westbridge Academy
Overview
Westbridge Academy continues to be a good school, providing a "stable environment" where pupils are "happy and safe." Leaders have implemented a "well-designed curriculum" that builds on prior knowledge, ensuring pupils learn effectively despite pandemic disruptions. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with staff and pupils described as "caring towards each other."
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and welcoming," behaving well and responding swiftly to reminders when distracted.
- Leaders have addressed learning gaps post-pandemic, using assessment to ensure "misconceptions are carefully addressed."
- Early reading is prioritised, with consistent phonics teaching helping pupils "decode confidently" and develop fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, including "small, manageable chunks" of learning.
- Staff appreciate that leaders have streamlined procedures to ensure their "workload is manageable."
Areas to improve
- Extra help for reading sometimes lacks focus on "blending sounds together," which can hamper reading fluency.
- In a few subjects, teaching does not focus on the "significant knowledge" leaders expect pupils to learn, affecting recall.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff maintaining an attitude of "‘it could happen here’" and conducting rigorous checks on staff suitability.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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