Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Smallwood Primary School excels at supporting all learners, including those with special needs and pupils learning English as an additional language. The school has created a warm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and respected, and teaching has improved greatly, with some outstanding lessons particularly in Early Years and Key Stage 1. With exceptional leadership driving continuous improvement, the school ensures disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs receive well-targeted support.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding leadership and management that has driven significant improvement in teaching quality
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and those in the Language Unit, who make good progress
- Strong relationships between adults and pupils, creating a safe and respectful environment
- Good progress in reading with effective phonics teaching and careful analysis of pupil understanding
- Well-targeted support for disadvantaged pupils through pupil premium funding
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough time given for pupils to correct mistakes identified in marking and improve their work
- Insufficient outstanding teaching across all year groups to ensure all pupils achieve exceptionally well
- Progress in writing lags behind reading and mathematics, with limited practice in other subjects
- Some questioning does not sufficiently challenge pupils' thinking or extend their learning
Safeguarding
The school's work to keep pupils safe is outstanding because safe practices are embedded in all systems, staff are vigilant, and links with agencies for vulnerable pupils are rigorous and effective.
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is a good school that has improved significantly since its previous inspection. Pupils make good progress and achieve well in most subjects, with particularly strong leadership driving continuous improvement.
At a Glance
44.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 58% to 50%. Maths has improved from 42% to 53%. Writing has declined from 58% to 47%.
Class Sizes
15.8
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
20.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
48%
Available places
253 pupils
530 capacity
277 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Wandsworth
Places available
2,684
Applications
2,482
Got 1st preference
76.8%
Got preferred school
93.6%
Primary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)
Inspection History(112)
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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
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.31141%
Overall absence
19.70443%
Persistent absence
203
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit
Paddock School
Burntwood School
Garratt Park School
Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service
Tram House School
Ernest Bevin Academy
Al Risalah Boys' School
Al Risalah Secondary School
Nightingale Community Academy
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