Ernest Bevin Academy, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ernest Bevin Academy cares genuinely for its pupils and supports them well, whether with academic work or personal concerns. The school offers a broad curriculum with a strong focus on helping disadvantaged pupils achieve highly. Pupils benefit from good careers guidance, work experience opportunities, and a range of enrichment activities that help them prepare for their future.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve close to or above national averages at GCSE, with disadvantaged pupils achieving particularly well
- Effective support for pupils with gaps in English and mathematics helps strengthen their skills
- Well-structured curriculum with high expectations across most subjects
- Strong safeguarding culture where all staff take responsibility and pupils feel safe
- Effective processes for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies remain in teaching quality, particularly in how staff support pupils with special educational needs
- Variability in how vocabulary, spelling and discussion opportunities are delivered across different subjects
- Some staff find the pace of change challenging and communication about changes could be clearer
- More work needed to ensure strategies to support pupils are tailored consistently to individual needs
- A-level outcomes remain below average compared to vocational courses
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all staff take responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
LEGO club, gardening, music, sports, charity fundraising events, work experience, careers week, eco-council, prefect roles, sports leader roles
Ernest Bevin Academy is a school where pupils typically achieve well and are well prepared for their next steps. The school has established consistent systems that promote high standards of conduct and a culture of learning.
At a Glance
50.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
28
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
572 pupils
900 capacity
328 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Wandsworth
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,182
Got 1st preference
64.3%
Got preferred school
92.9%
Secondary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.72855%
Overall absence
21.31474%
Persistent absence
502
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ernest Bevin Academy
Fircroft Primary School
Finton House School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Gatton (VA) Primary School
Rutherford House School
Eveline Day School
Hillbrook School
Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
Ravenstone Primary School
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