Albemarle Primary School, London

In its own words: "On 1st September 2020, Albemarle Primary School became a full two form entry primary school, with a nursery and welcomed 60 children to Year 6 for the first time. The school has capacity for 472 children, which includes a 26 Full Time Equivalent place nursery. Since 2014, Albemarle has undergone a major transformation."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our children, staff and Governing Board, I am delighted to welcome you to Albemarle. We are a vibrant two-form entry primary school with a nursery and thriving before and after-school provision, based in the heart of Southfields in the London Borough of Wandsworth. I feel privileged to have recently been appointed as Headteacher of Albemarle."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Albemarle Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 81% in Wandsworth and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 80% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Albemarle Primary School as their first choice and 126 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Albemarle Primary School are Southmead Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 75% maths); Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 85% maths); Sheringdale Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 95% maths); and Ronald Ross Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 83% maths).

Albemarle Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

67% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (27%), Black (21%) and White British (19%).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Southfields Station, about 600 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Smithwood Close (s-bound), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 226 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649).

In 2024/25, Albemarle Primary School issued 43 suspensions, 11.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Albemarle Primary School are Saint Cecilia's Church of England School (0.4 miles), Southfields Academy (0.8 miles), Ricards Lodge High School (1 mile) and RR6 (1 mile).