Schools in Wandsworth, London
Wandsworth has historically had one of the highest concentrations of Outstanding-rated schools in London, particularly in primary phase. The borough covers Battersea, Putney, Tooting, Balham and Wandsworth Town. Admissions are competitive across most of the borough, and catchment distances are tight for the most popular primaries.
Data last verified 15 May 2026. Sources: Ofsted, DfE GIAS, DfE Performance Tables, Metropolitan Police, MHCLG IMD. See all sources.
Top primary schools in Wandsworth
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS2 performance. See methodology.
| School | Ofsted | KS2 % |
|---|---|---|
| Sheringdale Primary School | Outstanding | 95.0 |
| Hotham Primary School | Outstanding | 89.0 |
| Belleville Primary School | Outstanding | 84.0 |
| Chesterton Primary School | Outstanding | 84.0 |
| Penwortham Primary School | Outstanding | 82.0 |
| Earlsfield Primary School | Outstanding | 81.0 |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | Outstanding | 81.0 |
Top secondary schools in Wandsworth
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS4 Attainment 8.
| School | Ofsted | Att 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft Technology Academy | Outstanding | 66.7 |
| Graveney School | Outstanding | 63.9 |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy | Outstanding | 60.2 |
| Harris Academy Battersea | Outstanding | 49.8 |
| Paddock School | Outstanding | — |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service | Outstanding | — |
| Tram House School | Outstanding | — |
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What the data says about Wandsworth
79.3% of Wandsworth schools are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared with a London average of roughly 90% for primary and 80% for secondary. The average number of applications per place across Wandsworth is 1.32, a useful indicator of how competitive local admissions are. The average number of recorded crime incidents within 500 metres of a school in Wandsworth over the most recent reporting month is 126.84, drawn from the Metropolitan Police open data API. The mean IMD (Index of Multiple Deprivation) decile of Wandsworth's schools is 6.72 — 1 is most deprived, 10 is least deprived. All metrics on this page are recomputed from source data on the 15th of every month. See our methodology for definitions and limitations.
All schools in Wandsworth
Every school in Wandsworth, listed alphabetically. Click any school for the full record.
Frequently asked
How many schools are there in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth has 111 schools in our directory, drawn from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Of these, 84 are primary, 29 are secondary, and the remainder are special, all-through, or post-16.
What proportion of Wandsworth schools are Outstanding?
As of the latest Ofsted Management Information release, 27 schools in Wandsworth (24.3%) are rated Outstanding, and 79.3% are rated Good or Outstanding. Ratings are refreshed monthly from the Ofsted MI publication.
When do I apply for a Reception or Year 7 place in Wandsworth?
Reception applications in England close on 15 January each year for the September intake. Year 7 (secondary transfer) applications close on 31 October. Wandsworth's applications are coordinated by the local authority through the eAdmissions system. See our full Reception timeline guide.
How does the school appeals process work in Wandsworth?
If you are refused your preferred school place, you have a statutory right of appeal. Wandsworth appeals are typically heard in May (Reception) and June–July (secondary). See our appeals tracker for Wandsworth-level success rates by year.
How can I tell which Wandsworth schools are over-subscribed?
Each school listing on this site shows the number of applications per place from the DfE's published admissions data. Apps-per-place above 2 typically indicates strong over-subscription. We refresh this data annually when the DfE publishes its admissions and offers release.
Sources
School list and phase from DfE Get Information About Schools (refreshed monthly). Ofsted ratings from Ofsted Management Information (refreshed monthly). Performance data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Crime data within 500m from the Metropolitan Police open data API. Deprivation deciles from MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2019. Read our full methodology for how each metric is calculated.