The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
29%
+21.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Head
- Mr Jared Brading (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Nightingale Square, Balham, London, SW12 8QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRavenstone Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Eveline Day School
Independent · 823m away
Finton House School
Independent · 937m away
Nightingale Community Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Fircroft Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Elsley School
Special school · 1.3km away
Ernest Bevin Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School?
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School?
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School is in London, SW12 8QJ, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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