Wendell Park 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.

Wendell Park Primary School currently has around 396 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 24.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 26.5%. other white pupils make up about 14.9% , followed by african at 12.1%

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.

School Information

Address: Cobbold Road, London, W12 9LB
Website: www.wendellpark.lbhf.sch.uk
Telephone: 02087431372
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr David Collins
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100340

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 472
Number of Pupils: 396
Number of Boys: 207
Number of Girls: 189

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)26.50%105
Other White14.90%59
African12.10%48
White British10.10%40
Other Asian9.10%36
Other Mixed8.80%35
Other Black3.50%14
Unclassified3.50%14
White and Asian2.00%8
White and Black African2.00%8
White and Black Caribbean1.80%7
Bangladeshi1.50%6
Caribbean1.50%6
Pakistani1.30%5
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%2
Irish0.30%1
Chinese0.30%1
Indian0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (4.6)
Writing: Well Above Average (5.3)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
79%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
77%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
19%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
108.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
107.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 1,113 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL
2out of 4 1,155 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 1,549 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX
4out of 4 1,858 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
3out of 4 2,803 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wendell Park Primary School
Cobbold Road , W12 9LB
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
35 Gayford Road , W12 9BY
4out of 4 292 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Southfield Primary School
Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD
4out of 4 647 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenside Primary School
Westville Road , Hammersmith W12 9PT
- not rated 872 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenside Primary School
Westville Road , Hammersmith W12 9PT
3out of 4 872 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 1,290 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derwentwater Middle School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 1,675 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD
3out of 4 1,011 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Phoenix Academy
The Curve , W12 0RQ
- not rated 1,453 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Phoenix High School
The Curve , W12 0RQ
- not rated 1,453 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
West London Free School
241 King Street , W6 9LP
3out of 4 1,559 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ark Soane Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA
4out of 4 2,161 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ealing Tertiary College
Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX
- not rated 2,094 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
3out of 4 2,928 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 2,987 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Aird School
Cobbold Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9LB
- not rated 92 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Muhammad School of Islam
239 Uxbridge Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9DL
- not rated 579 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queensmill School
1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW
- not rated 662 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Ormiston Queensmill Academy
1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW
3out of 4 662 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
North Croft School
Vespan Road , W12 9QG
- not rated 663 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.