West Hill Primary School, London
West Hill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 654th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 36% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wandsworth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
West Hill Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at West Hill 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 rose from 63% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at West Hill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put West Hill Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 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 West Hill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West Hill Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Anglo Portuguese School of London (0.4 miles, Good); St Michael's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths); and Brandlehow Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than West Hill Primary School.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolAnglo Portuguese School of LondonSt Michael's CofE Primary SchoolBrandlehow Primary School
Who goes there
43.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 66% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (34%), Black (25%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (21.6%) received SEN support and 10 (6.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
West Hill Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is East Putney, about 890 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Merton Road Wandsworth, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, West Hill Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to West Hill Primary School are Ashcroft Technology Academy (0.4 miles), Southfields Academy (0.8 miles), Saint Cecilia's Church of England School (0.8 miles) and The Hurlingham Academy (0.8 miles).
Ashcroft Technology AcademySouthfields AcademySaint Cecilia's Church of England SchoolThe Hurlingham Academy
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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 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 February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
West Hill Primary School is a friendly, caring place where children feel safe and supported. Teachers use proven teaching methods - like breaking maths into small steps and daily phonics - to help children learn securely. The school offers a rich range of activities including specialist music lessons, dance clubs, sports, and trips to London museums, plus special opportunities like a singing concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Key Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils with consistent behaviour expectations through the 'Ready, Respectful, Safe' rules
- Well-established mathematics curriculum with small-step learning and daily multiplication table practice
- Strong reading programme with daily phonics lessons, author visits, and library trips
- Specialist teachers in PE and music providing high-quality subject teaching
- High attendance rates with careful tracking and family support
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum changes not yet fully embedded, creating variability in delivery and assessment practices
- Teaching not consistently well adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, sometimes affecting concentration
- Need to sharpen use of checks to measure what pupils know and remember over time
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff creating a warm and supportive environment where pupils know they have adults to help with any worries or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance club, board games club, sports club, art club, singing concert at Royal Albert Hall, DJing sessions with local school partnerships, museum visits, library visits, author visits, breakfast club, after-school club
West Hill Primary School continues to be a good school serving a small, close-knit community. The school has brought stability and made sustainable improvements following recent leadership changes.
At a Glance
43.2%
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 63% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.9
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
21.0
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with West Hill Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near West Hill Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ The Roche SW18320m away · Not yet graded
- Fruity Club: St Joseph's340m away · Not yet graded
- PSSA Wandsworth670m away · Not yet graded
- Youngstars Holiday Camp @ Brandlehow Primary School820m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Wandsworth860m away · Not yet graded
- Fruity Club at St Faith's CofE Primary School920m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
West Hill 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
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to West Hill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. West Hill 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
- 181
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 37
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 181 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 37 serious and 144 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
34 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 West Hill Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
36%
Available places
133 pupils
368 places
235 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
35
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
27.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
162
Total Pupils
86
Boys
76
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,504
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,539
Per pupil
£1367k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.9%
Overall absence
25.5%
Persistent absence
141
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
Questions parents ask about West Hill Primary School
What are SATs results like at West Hill Primary School?
Of the pupils at West Hill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is West Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Hill Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for West Hill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When West Hill 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 West Hill Primary School?
West Hill Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 36% of its 368 places.
How big are the classes at West Hill Primary School?
Classes at West Hill Primary School average 17.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to West Hill Primary School?
West Hill Primary School has around 162 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West Hill Primary School?
7.9% of sessions were missed at West Hill Primary School in 2024/25. 25.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Hill Primary School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming West Hill 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 West Hill Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of West Hill Primary School: Junior Adventures Group @ The Roche SW18 (320m away, registered, not yet graded), Fruity Club: St Joseph's (340m away, registered, not yet graded) and PSSA Wandsworth (670m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are West Hill Primary School's term dates?
West Hill 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 West Hill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 181 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 37 serious and 144 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 34 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 West Hill Primary School?
West Hill Primary School is at 5 Merton Road, London, SW18 5ST.
Sources: Wandsworth term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)