The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 368
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Farrell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
217 Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7BS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Rutherford House School's Ofsted rating?
Rutherford House School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rutherford House School?
Rutherford House School currently has 368 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rutherford House School take?
Rutherford House School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rutherford House School?
Rutherford House School is in London, SW17 7BS, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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