Ronald Ross Primary School, West Hill

In its own words: "Last year their ideas contributed to many improvements across the school and in the playground. School Council also helps children to develop their understanding of democracy and how our Parliament works. In prior years the School Council have attended trips to both Wandsworth Council and the Houses of Parliament where they can see democracy in action!"

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are an outstanding, one-form entry, maintained primary school located on the border of Putney and Wimbledon, in the heart of the William Willison Estate. At Ronald Ross Primary School, we believe education has the power to change lives."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Ronald Ross Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 81% in Wandsworth and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 97% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Ronald Ross Primary School as their first choice and 156 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ronald Ross Primary School are Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 85% maths); Southmead Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 75% maths); St Michael's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths); and Albemarle Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths).

Ronald Ross Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 53.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (29%), Black (19%) and Mixed (17%).

The nearest Underground station is Southfields Underground Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Linstead Way, 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 391 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649).

In 2024/25, Ronald Ross Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ronald Ross Primary School are Saint Cecilia's Church of England School (0.4 miles), Ark Putney Academy (0.5 miles) and Ashcroft Technology Academy (0.6 miles).