The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Based on 88 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 158 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,621
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Ms Samantha Palin (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodmansterne Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5UQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanford Primary School
Primary · 321m away
Norbury Manor Primary School
Primary · 597m away
Lonesome Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Garden Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Primary · 1.2km away
William Morris Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Harris Academy Merton
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodmansterne School's Ofsted rating?
Woodmansterne School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodmansterne School?
Woodmansterne School currently has 1,621 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodmansterne School take?
Woodmansterne School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Woodmansterne School?
Woodmansterne School is in London, SW16 5UQ, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodmansterne School have a sixth form?
Yes, Woodmansterne School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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