Located in London, Rutherford House School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Rutherford House School currently has around 368 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 17.1% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.7%.
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: | 217 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BS |
| Website: | www.rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086725901 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wandsworth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Rob Farrell |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139775 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 368 |
| Number of Boys: | 182 |
| Number of Girls: | 186 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.70% | 172 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 8.20% | 30 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.00% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 16 |
| African | 3.50% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 3.50% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 3.30% | 12 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 7 |
| Irish | 1.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 3 |
| 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 | 873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 680 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,815 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ | - not rated | 158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 299 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Tooting Independent High School 169 Trinity Road , Tooting SW17 7HL | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finton House School 171 Trinity Road , London SW17 7HL | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.