Furzedown Primary School, London
Furzedown Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 390th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 80% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wandsworth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Furzedown Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Furzedown Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 81% in Wandsworth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 80% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Furzedown Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Furzedown Primary School as their first choice and 168 named it as one of their preferences, for 54 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Furzedown Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Furzedown Primary School are Links Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); Penwortham Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 84% maths); Franciscan Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 61% maths); and Tooting Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 64% maths).
Furzedown Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Links Primary SchoolPenwortham Primary SchoolFranciscan Primary SchoolTooting Primary School
Who goes there
34.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Asian (17%) and Mixed (16%).
Staffing
Furzedown Primary School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tooting Rail Station, about 630 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eastbourne Road, 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Furzedown Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Furzedown Primary School are Graveney School (under 0.1 miles) and Woodmansterne School (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where children feel cared for and safe. The school places arts at the heart of what it does, with regular music assemblies and enrichment activities. Teachers focus on building pupils' confidence to express themselves clearly, both in speaking and writing, which prepares them well for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading from the start - all pupils develop phonics knowledge and enjoy reading a wide range of books
- Well-designed curriculum in most subjects with careful planning of what pupils learn and when
- Excellent behavior and calm, harmonious classrooms where pupils work hard and feel safe
- Rich cultural experiences and after-school activities in sports and the arts
- Effective safeguarding with staff trained and responsive to concerns
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum thinking in some subjects like history needs further development to match quality of other areas
- Teachers sometimes do not assess pupils' knowledge thoroughly enough or adapt teaching strategies to fully meet individual needs, particularly for pupils with SEND
- Need for additional training to help teachers know when and how to adjust their teaching to help pupils secure their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - pupils learn about staying safe in person and online, know whom to speak to with concerns, and vulnerable pupils are identified and supported promptly with work from external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Music assemblies, after-school sports activities, after-school arts activities
Furzedown Primary School continues to be a good school with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The school has a strong focus on the arts and developing pupils' ability to express themselves clearly and confidently.
At a Glance
19.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Furzedown Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Furzedown Primary School.
- Activ Camps At Graveney SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Crazy Camps at Penwortham510m away · Not yet graded
- Growing The Empowered Child CIC Centre740m away · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps Wraparound at Tooting Primary780m away · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ Goldfinch850m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Futures Children's Centre Limited960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Furzedown Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wandsworth. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Furzedown Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Furzedown Primary School is in Wandsworth; for families living there:
Apply to Wandsworth for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 55
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 46 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Furzedown Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
323 pupils
405 places
82 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,624
Applications
2,403
Got 1st preference
78.5%
Got preferred school
95.1%
All primary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
19.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
400
Total Pupils
212
Boys
188
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,758
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,272
Per pupil
£2185k
Total funding
£71k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
13.1%
Persistent absence
283
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Furzedown Primary School
Questions parents ask about Furzedown Primary School
What are SATs results like at Furzedown Primary School?
Of the pupils at Furzedown Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Furzedown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Furzedown Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Furzedown Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Furzedown Primary School is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Furzedown Primary School?
Furzedown Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 405 places.
How big are the classes at Furzedown Primary School?
Classes at Furzedown Primary School average 26.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Furzedown Primary School?
Furzedown Primary School has around 400 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Furzedown Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Furzedown Primary School in 2024/25. 13.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Furzedown Primary School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Furzedown Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Furzedown Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Activ Camps At Graveney School (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Furzedown Primary School's term dates?
Furzedown Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wandsworth. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Furzedown Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 46 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Furzedown Primary School?
Furzedown Primary School is at Beclands Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9TJ.
Sources: Wandsworth term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)