Southmead 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.
Southmead Primary School currently has around 269 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 49.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 18.2%. white british pupils make up about 15.2% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 11.5%
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: | Princes Way, London, SW19 6QT |
| Website: | www.southmeadschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02087888901 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wandsworth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Taw Stagg |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101027 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 426 |
| Number of Pupils: | 269 |
| Number of Boys: | 139 |
| Number of Girls: | 130 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.8% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 18.20% | 49 |
| White British | 15.20% | 41 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.50% | 31 |
| Pakistani | 10.40% | 28 |
| Other Black | 8.20% | 22 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.10% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 4.80% | 13 |
| African | 4.80% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 3.00% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmead Primary School Princes Way , Wimbledon Common SW19 6QT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmead Infant School Princes Way , Wimbledon SW19 6QT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albemarle Primary School Princes Way , SW19 6JP | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School Victoria Drive , Southfields SW19 6AD | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Ross Primary School 145 Beaumont Road , SW19 6RY | 4out of 4 | 555 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 | 2,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul II School Princes Way , SW19 6QE | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's, Wandsworth Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott School Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,124 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 | 2,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way , Wimbledon Park SW19 6JB | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way , Wimbledon Park SW19 6JB | - not rated | 298 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit 78 Victoria Drive , Southfields SW19 6HR | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmead School 147 Beaumont Road , Southfields SW19 6RY | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House School 75 Putney Hill , SW15 3NT | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.