The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Loudon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Smallwood Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0TW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGarfield Primary School
Primary · 910m away
Rechere's Academy
Independent · 915m away
St Boniface RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sellincourt Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Priory CofE School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tooting Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit's Ofsted rating?
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit?
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit take?
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit?
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is in London, SW17 0TW, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit have a sixth form?
No, Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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