- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
176 first choices, 120 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 873
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in SW12, Balham
A postcode district in Wandsworth
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: SW12, Balham is a postcode district in Wandsworth with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 22 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3510 primary · 3 secondary · 22 nurseries
Top-rated
All SW12, Balham primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SW12, Balham
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.
Top Primary Schools in SW12, Balham
10 in SW12, Balham, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.6%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
68 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 436
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Top Secondary Schools in SW12, Balham
3 in SW12, Balham, best first
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
London, SW12 0AB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
91 first choices, 150 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
298 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,327
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Nurseries in SW12, Balham
22 in SW12, Balham, highest Ofsted grade first
Apples And Honey Nightingale
London, SW12 8NB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Marmalade Caterpillar
London, SW12 8EG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Montessori School
London, SW12 8JJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SW12, Balham
3 in SW12, Balham, by the school's Eduscope score
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
London, SW12 0AB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
91 first choices, 150 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
298 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,327
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Oak Lodge School
London, SW12 8NA · Special · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 96
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.0
Special Schools in SW12, Balham
1 in SW12, Balham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oak Lodge School
London, SW12 8NA · Special · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 96
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.0
Private Schools in SW12, Balham
3 in SW12, Balham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
London, SW12 0LF · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 191
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls
London, SW12 8NR · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 321
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Hornsby House School
London, SW12 8RS · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 433
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SW12, Balham, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good20
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SW12, Balham sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SW12, Balham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SW12, Balham has 35 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SW12, Balham
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Questions
Questions parents ask about SW12, Balham
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SW12, Balham?
SW12, Balham has 35 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 22 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SW12, Balham?
The highest-ranked schools in SW12, Balham on Eduscope are Henry Cavendish Primary School, Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School, La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School. 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.
How many private schools are in SW12, Balham?
There are 3 independent schools in SW12, Balham. 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 SW12, Balham on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SW12, Balham?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in SW12, Balham 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.