The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 155
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 40.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Head
- Mr Richard Milsom (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
5 Merton Road, London, SW18 5ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Swaffield School
Primary · 1.1km away
Riversdale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sheringdale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Southfields Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Southfields Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Hill Primary School?
West Hill Primary School currently has 155 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Hill Primary School take?
West Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Hill Primary School?
West Hill Primary School is in London, SW18 5ST, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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