The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 669
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Head
- Mrs Sandie Andrews (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Penwortham Road, Streatham, London, SW16 6RJ
Town setting
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Lonesome Primary School
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St Mark's Church of England Academy
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Questions parents ask
What is Penwortham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penwortham Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penwortham Primary School?
Penwortham Primary School currently has 669 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penwortham Primary School take?
Penwortham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penwortham Primary School?
Penwortham Primary School is in London, SW16 6RJ, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penwortham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penwortham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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