Streatham Wells Primary, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Streatham Wells Primary currently has around 234 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 24.2% 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 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.3%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27.8%. african pupils make up about 13.2% , followed by other white at 12.8%

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.

School Information

Address: 50 Palace Road, London, SW2 3NJ
Website: www.streathamwells.lambeth.sch.uk
Telephone: 02086743742
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sarah Wordlaw
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149556

Map

Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 234
Number of Boys: 120
Number of Girls: 114

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British27.80%65
African13.20%31
Other White12.80%30
Caribbean9.00%21
Other Mixed9.00%21
White and Black Caribbean8.50%20
White and Asian6.00%14
White and Black African3.80%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%6
Other Black2.60%6
Pakistani1.70%4
Bangladeshi1.30%3
Other Asian0.90%2
Indian0.40%1
Irish0.40%1
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 967 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 1,814 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 2,084 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 2,154 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 2,927 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Streatham Wells Primary School
50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Streatham Wells Primary
50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Fenstanton Junior School
Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
- not rated 330 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fenstanton Primary School
Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
2out of 4 330 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hitherfield Primary School
Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ
- not rated 476 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City Heights E-ACT Academy
33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
3out of 4 330 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP
- not rated 696 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP
- not rated 696 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB
- not rated 902 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
3out of 4 934 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 2,030 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 2,193 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,938 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 3,012 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 902 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rhoda Reid School
224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL
- not rated 398 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Somerville School
12 Wavertree Road , Streatham SW2 3SJ
- not rated 558 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orchard Primary School
Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES
- not rated 630 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Livity School
Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW
3out of 4 702 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Beechwood School
55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ
- not rated 777 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.