Located in London, Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is a primary school, 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.
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit currently has around 251 pupils on roll, which is about 47% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 33.7% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 45 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.3%. african pupils make up about 10%
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: | Smallwood Road, London, SW17 0TW |
| Website: | www.smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086726024 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wandsworth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Fiona Loudon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101021 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 530 |
| Number of Pupils: | 251 |
| Number of Boys: | 138 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.30% | 86 |
| African | 10.00% | 25 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 7.20% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.20% | 18 |
| Caribbean | 6.00% | 15 |
| Indian | 5.20% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 4.40% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 11 |
| Other Black | 4.00% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.00% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 2,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit Smallwood Road , Tooting SW17 0TW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Infant School Broadwater Road , Tooting SW17 0DZ | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Primary School Broadwater Road , Tooting SW17 0DZ | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatton (VA) Primary School 13e Broadwater Rd , Tooting SW17 0DS | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 854 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headstart Montessori School St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road , SW17 0UQ | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School 120 Broadwater Road , SW17 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit Rogers Road , SW17 0EA | - not rated | 445 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 575 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dragon Hospital School 5th Floor Lanesborough Wing , Blackshaw Road SW17 0QT | - not rated | 613 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.