Located in London, West Wimbledon Primary School 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.
West Wimbledon Primary School currently has around 299 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 30.7% 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 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 50 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.1%. other white pupils make up about 15.4%
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: | Bodnant Gardens, London, SW20 0BZ |
| Website: | http://www.westwimbledonprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02089461620 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Merton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rosie Williamson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102652 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 312 |
| Number of Pupils: | 299 |
| Number of Boys: | 160 |
| Number of Girls: | 139 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.10% | 90 |
| Other White | 15.40% | 46 |
| Other Asian | 8.40% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.40% | 25 |
| Indian | 6.00% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 5.00% | 15 |
| African | 5.00% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.00% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 3.30% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey First School West Barnes Lane , KT3 4PN | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road , KT3 4ND | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollymount School Cambridge Road , Raynes Park SW20 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Junior School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge House School 159 Pepys Road , SW20 8NP | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Blossom House School , Station Road KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.