Located in London, Ernest Bevin Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Ernest Bevin Academy currently has around 643 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 99.2% boys and 0.8% girls. Around 44.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.

The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 22.4%. african pupils make up about 17.6% , followed by other asian at 16.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Beechcroft Road, London, SW17 7DF
Website: http://www.ernestbevinacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 02086728582
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Wandsworth
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Damola ADEMOLAKE
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 149543

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 900
Number of Pupils: 643
Number of Boys: 638
Number of Girls: 5

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 25% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani22.40%144
African17.60%113
Other Asian16.30%105
White British7.00%45
Other White6.70%43
Other (any other ethnic group)5.60%36
Other Mixed5.00%32
Indian5.00%32
Other Black3.40%22
Caribbean2.80%18
Bangladeshi2.80%18
White and Asian1.90%12
White and Black Caribbean1.70%11
Unclassified1.40%9
White and Black African0.50%3
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 1,474 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 3,271 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fircroft Primary School
Fircroft Road , Tooting Bec SW17 7PP
- not rated 239 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Fircroft Primary School
Fircroft Road , Tooting Bec SW17 7PP
- not rated 239 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Infant School
79 Trinity Road , SW17 7SQ
- not rated 449 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Louisville Road , SW17 8RW
4out of 4 825 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Broadwater Infant School
Broadwater Road , Tooting SW17 0DZ
- not rated 853 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ernest Bevin College
Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Ernest Bevin Academy
Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Burntwood School
Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ
- not rated 888 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Burntwood School
Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ
3out of 4 888 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Chestnut Grove School
Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ
- not rated 1,279 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,243 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 2,839 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elsley School
Co Nightingale School, Beechcroft Road , SW17 7DF
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Corner House Unit
61 Glenburie Road , National Deaf Services SW17 7DJ
- not rated 265 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service
Elizabeth Newton Building , Springfield University Hospital SW17 0YG
4out of 4 267 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Upper Tooting Independent High School
169 Trinity Road , Tooting SW17 7HL
- not rated 450 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finton House School
171 Trinity Road , London SW17 7HL
- not rated 450 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.