Heathmere Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Heathmere Primary School currently has around 260 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 65.1% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 20.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 20.4% , followed by white british at 15%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Alton Road, London, SW15 4LJ
Website: www.heathmereprimary.org/
Telephone: 02087889057
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wandsworth
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Emma Lewis
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101029

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 351
Number of Pupils: 260
Number of Boys: 129
Number of Girls: 131

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African20.80%54
Pakistani20.40%53
White British15.00%39
Other White12.70%33
Other Mixed8.80%23
Other Asian8.50%22
Other (any other ethnic group)3.50%9
Other Black3.50%9
Bangladeshi1.90%5
Caribbean1.50%4
White and Black Caribbean1.20%3
White and Black African1.20%3
Indian0.80%2
White and Asian0.40%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-4.0)
Writing: Average (-1.5)
Maths: Below Average (-2.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
28%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.7
England average
104.3

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Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eastwood Nursery School
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4out of 4 819 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heathmere Primary School
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- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Heathmere Infant School
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- not rated 800 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Danebury Primary School
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Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
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Secondary

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- not rated 2,419 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lift Richmond Park
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Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
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- not rated 3,251 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roehampton University
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Ibstock Place School
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Chartfield School
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- not rated 1,698 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heathland School
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- not rated 1,719 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prospect House School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.