Falconbrook Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Falconbrook Primary School currently has around 191 pupils on roll, which is about 48% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.5% boys and 44.5% girls. Around 78.6% 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 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 29.3%. white british pupils make up about 10.5%
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.
| Address: | Wye Street, London, SW11 2LX |
| Website: | www.falconbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02072287706 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wandsworth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Pieniek-Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101006 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/02/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 399 |
| Number of Pupils: | 191 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 85 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| African | 29.30% | 56 |
| White British | 10.50% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 9.90% | 19 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.80% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 6.30% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.30% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 5.80% | 11 |
| Other Black | 4.20% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 3.10% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconbrook Infant School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Primary School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | - not rated | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Junior School Este Road , Battersea SW11 2TD | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Infant School Este Road , Battersea SW11 2TD | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Christian School 12 Grant Road , SW11 2FR | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Junction Cabul Road , SW11 2NZ | - not rated | 534 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South London Montessori School Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole de Battersea Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Battersea 28-40 Battersea High Street , SW11 3JB | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.