Gatton (VA) Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a muslim religious character.
Gatton (VA) Primary School currently has around 631 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 32.8%. african pupils make up about 17.6% , followed by other asian at 15.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 13e Broadwater Rd, London, SW17 0DS |
| Website: | www.gatton.wandsworth.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086825570 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wandsworth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Majid Ishaque |
| Religious character: | Muslim |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134041 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 631 |
| Number of Boys: | 321 |
| Number of Girls: | 310 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.6% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 32.80% | 207 |
| African | 17.60% | 111 |
| Other Asian | 15.10% | 95 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.40% | 53 |
| Indian | 7.80% | 49 |
| Other Mixed | 6.30% | 40 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 17 |
| Other Black | 2.10% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 9 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 5 |
| White British | 0.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatton (VA) Primary School 13e Broadwater Rd , Tooting SW17 0DS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Infant School Broadwater Road , Tooting SW17 0DZ | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Primary School Broadwater Road , Tooting SW17 0DZ | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Undine Street , Tooting SW17 8PP | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | - not rated | 621 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Paddock School 120 Broadwater Road , SW17 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit Rogers Road , SW17 0EA | - not rated | 439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 643 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.