St Faith's CofE Primary School, London

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~363m)Possible (~519m)Unlikely (~675m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Julie De Silva
Pupils:187 / 201 capacity
LA:Wandsworth
Phone:02088742653
Address:Alma Road, East Hill, London, SW18 1AE
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 20 June 2024View full report
URN:101043
UKPRN:10074009
Diocese:Diocese of Southwark
Constituency:Putney
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

St Faith's provides an exceptionally caring environment where all children, including the most vulnerable, thrive. The school has thoughtfully designed a curriculum that puts pupils' personal development first, encouraging them to contribute their own ideas and learn about the world around them. With strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, gaps in achievement are closing quickly, preparing all pupils very well for their next stage at secondary school.

Key Strengths

  • Effective leadership by the headteacher and senior team with a strong focus on continuous improvement
  • Excellent pastoral care and a calm, orderly atmosphere where pupils feel safe and cared for
  • Good progress made by all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
  • Strong curriculum that promotes pupils' personal development and prepares them for life in modern Britain
  • Improved attendance rates and positive behaviour throughout the school

Areas for Improvement

  • Most able pupils are not always making the progress they are capable of, particularly in Reception
  • Subject leaders do not regularly check the quality of teaching in their specialist areas
  • Teachers do not always encourage pupils to respond to feedback comments in their books

Safeguarding

Safety practices are outstanding - pupils say they feel safe and staff provide exceptional pastoral care, with regular staff training on protecting children including signs of extremism and radicalisation.

Extracurricular Activities

Netball club, hockey club, educational visits, breakfast club, school elections

St Faith's CofE Primary School is a good school with effective leadership that ensures good teaching and pupil achievement. Children make strong progress in the early years, and pupils are well-prepared for secondary school with particularly strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs.

At a Glance

28.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-4ppMaths-26ppWriting-9pp

Reading has declined from 83% to 79%. Maths has declined from 100% to 74%. Writing has declined from 83% to 74%.

Class Sizes

24.6

Avg class size

25.3

Infant (KS1)

24.0

KS2

7

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Wandsworth Town Station (Entrance)
193m · 3 min walk
Wandsworth Town Rail Station
225m · 4 min walk

Bus Stops

Wandsworth Town Station (Stop BB)
168m · 3 min walk
East Hill / Alma Road (Stop A)
191m · 3 min walk
Tonsley Street (Stop K)
260m · 4 min walk
Huguenot Place / Alma Road (Stop SH)
262m · 4 min walk
Herndon Road (Stop SJ)
262m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

93%

Near capacity

187 pupils

201 capacity

14 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Wandsworth

Low demand0.92x oversubscription

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(8)

20 June 2024
12 March 2019
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood
12 March 2019
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.24703%

Overall absence

16.54135%

Persistent absence

133

Enrolments

Authorised3.71505%
Unauthorised1.53198%
Persistent (10%+)16.54135%
Severe (50%+)0.75188%

Absence trend

4.32597%
18/19
4.98491%
20/21
8.34696%
21/22
6.29838%
22/23
5.60515%
23/24
5.24703%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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