West Hill Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
West Hill Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Teachers use interesting, practical approaches to help all children learn well, and the school is particularly strong at identifying and supporting pupils with additional needs early on. The school's strong leadership and focus on courtesy and respect creates a positive community where most pupils make good progress.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership that demonstrates courtesy, respect and commitment to improving children's lives
- Good progress in English and mathematics with rising attainment over recent years
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs who are identified early
- Engaging teaching using practical activities, trips and stimulating approaches
- Pupils feel safe, behave well and have no concerns about bullying
Areas for Improvement
- Some less-confident pupils give up too easily when work is difficult, slowing their progress
- Teachers don't always encourage pupils to use previous learning when speaking and writing in detail
- Monitoring of teaching doesn't focus enough on how well pupils are learning, particularly the most-able
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with good safety procedures applied tightly, pupils feel safe with no concerns about bullying or prejudice-driven behaviour, and the school works with outside professionals to provide prompt and effective support when needed.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, reading clubs, trips, outdoor learning, breakfast club, after-school care
West Hill Primary School is a good school where the headteacher and senior team lead by example with courtesy and respect. Most pupils make good progress in English and mathematics, with teaching that is engaging and adjusted to meet different needs.
At a Glance
43.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 74%. Maths has improved from 71% to 83%. Writing has improved from 50% to 73%.
Class Sizes
17.2
Avg class size
17.7
Infant (KS1)
21.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
162 pupils
210 capacity
48 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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.89423%
Overall absence
25.53191%
Persistent absence
141
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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