Schools across Wandsworth
Local authority · 116 schools across 7 towns
116
60 primary · 11 secondary
40,746
80% capacity used
32
8 outstanding · 24 good
50,792
10,046 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
77.5%
KS2 Maths
75.3%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
5,874 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,809 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
74
2024/25
Absence trend across Wandsworth schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
100%
Plans Issued
406
Assessment Requests
574
Tribunal Cases
10
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
35
Lodged
(1.2%)
24
Heard
3
Successful
(13%)
Primary (infant classes)
18
Lodged
(0.7%)
12
Heard
3
Successful
(25%)
Secondary
85
Lodged
(3.3%)
70
Heard
5
Successful
(7%)
Total
120
Lodged
(2.1%)
94
Heard
8
Successful
(9%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.