The short version
Average GCSE results. Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 165 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 643
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 44.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damola ADEMOLAKE (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Al Risalah Secondary School
Independent · 655m away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Gatton (VA) Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 843m away
Paddock School
Special school · 843m away
Hillbrook School
Primary · 1.0km away
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ernest Bevin Academy a selective school?
No. Ernest Bevin Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Ernest Bevin Academy?
Ernest Bevin Academy currently has 643 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ernest Bevin Academy take?
Ernest Bevin Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ernest Bevin Academy?
Ernest Bevin Academy is in London, SW17 7DF, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ernest Bevin Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ernest Bevin Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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