Henry Cavendish Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, 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.
Henry Cavendish Primary School currently has around 832 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 15.3% 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 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.7%. other white pupils make up about 20.7%
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: | Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA |
| Website: | http://www.henrycavendish.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086733376 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Apsley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100567 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 927 |
| Number of Pupils: | 832 |
| Number of Boys: | 430 |
| Number of Girls: | 402 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 33.70% | 280 |
| Other White | 20.70% | 172 |
| Other Mixed | 6.40% | 53 |
| African | 6.30% | 52 |
| Caribbean | 5.90% | 49 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 33 |
| Pakistani | 3.70% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 29 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 27 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 22 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 14 |
| Irish | 1.30% | 11 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | 889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | - not rated | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 960 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 272 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Farm School Telferscot Road , SW12 0HW | - not rated | 453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Des Benjamins Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.