In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.
Wandsworth at a glance
Ahead of England on results at 11
How Wandsworth's schools compare with England, area by area.
Schools and nurseries25457 primary · 11 secondary · 147 nurseries
Primaries Good or better98%England 96%
Met the standard at 1169%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths57%Attainment 8 51.9, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary31%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Wandsworth
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
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About Wandsworth
Wandsworth is a London borough with 57 mainstream primary schools and 11 mainstream secondary schools. Secondary places are in high demand: 60.4% got their first choice, against 83.6% across England. Independent schools are common too, with 30 in the area.
Good to know in Wandsworth
Wandsworth has a separate page about its primary school bilingual classes. Source
Wandsworth's free Family Information Service covers children up to 19, or up to 25 for young people with special needs or disabilities. Source
Wandsworth offers online booking for council after-school and holiday play centres, and you must register first. Source
Belleville Wix Academy and Shaftesbury Park Primary School offer bilingual French and English classes. Source
From Wandsworth council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.
If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.
78.5%got their first-choice primary school in Wandsworth in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 149 of 151 councils. 91.1% got one of their top three.10.5% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.
60.4%got their first-choice secondary school in Wandsworth in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 150 of 151 councils. 83.3% got one of their top three.29.8% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.
Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.
1 of 45 primary appeals heard in Wandsworth succeeded in 2025. 3 of 95 secondary appeals heard in Wandsworth succeeded in 2025.
For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Numbers that sum up Wandsworth
WandsworthEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 44 primaries with one.
98%
England 96%
Close to England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
8 of the 8 with a grade.
100%
England 93%
Above England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
69%
England 62%
Above England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
57%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
17%
England 18%
Better than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
31%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 68 schools that have one.
99%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding21
Good46
Requires improvement1
Inadequate0
How it has changed
Wandsworth in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1169% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths57% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
The figures in full
The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.
Measure
Wandsworth
England
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)
99%
95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)
69%
62%
Attainment 8
51.9
46.2
Persistent absence
17%
18%
Pupils per teacher
16.3:1
17.9:1
Spending per pupil
£10,728
£8,120
In education or work after 16
94%
91%
Went on to higher education
61%
56%
Pupils with special educational needs
22%
21%
Pupils with English as an additional language
38%
22%
Pupils on free school meals
33%
27%
DfE local authority code 212, ONS code E09000032.
Living here
What it's like for families
Wandsworth has 254 schools and nurseries.
There are 4% fewer pupils than in 2018.
31% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Wandsworth's state schools each January.
32.5k2018
33.4k2019
33.1k2021
32.8k2022
32.4k2023
32.0k2024
31.5k2025
31.3k2026
Down 4% since 2018.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Wandsworth31%
Keep up with schools in Wandsworth
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Wandsworth has 254 schools, including 85 primary schools, 29 secondary schools, 147 nurseries, 30 independent schools, 11 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Wandsworth?+
The highest-ranked schools in Wandsworth on Eduscope are St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School, Ashcroft Technology Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in Wandsworth are rated Good or Outstanding?+
99% of inspected schools in Wandsworth hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 21 schools rated Outstanding and 46 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Wandsworth perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Wandsworth, 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Wandsworth?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Wandsworth is 16.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Wandsworth schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Wandsworth is 17.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Wandsworth?+
There are 31,260 pupils enrolled across schools in Wandsworth, with 17,450 in primary and 13,663 in secondary. 33.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in Wandsworth?+
There are 30 independent schools in Wandsworth. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Wandsworth on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in Wandsworth?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 254 schools in Wandsworth by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
