Brandlehow Primary School

A good community school school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Brandlehow Primary School.

London, SW152ED Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brandlehow Road
Putney
London, SW152ED

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101001
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Brandlehow Road, Putney, London, SW15 2ED
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
361
Free School Meals
7.4% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.9 (10.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 109.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
40
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
361 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"High-quality individualised education within a nurturing environment to secure future outcomes by fostering our unique gifts and talents, teaching the skills and knowledge required for success."

Honesty & Kindness Creativity & Grit Teamwork & Respect

The school references learning about diverse beliefs and visits to places of worship, including St Stephen’s Church, the South London Gurdwara and the Wimbledon Buddhist Temple. Brandlehow also describes global connections with sister schools in China.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Natalie Caraccio introduces Brandlehow as a welcoming, value-driven school focusing on curiosity, an inclusive curriculum, and strong community partnerships. She highlights the school’s ethos, the Brandlehow family, and strong phonics results in Year 1 and high KS2 outcomes.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Football Volleyball Rock Steady Handball Club Tennis Communication, Conversation & Confidence Building (Little Voices) Debating Violin Piano Art Club Spanish Club Italian Club Mandarin Class M:Tech Club Ballet Jazz Karate Code Cadets Musical Theatre Let French Programme Netball Club Stagecoach Performing Arts Le French Programme

Sports

Football Volleyball Tennis Handball Basketball Cricket Netball Karate Dance

Facilities

School Hall Playground Classrooms The Grove Nicholls

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Design and Technology French Geography History Literacy Maths Music PE (Physical Education) PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) RE (Religious Education) Science Brandlehow Half-Termly Subject Plans per Year Group

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Brandlehow Community Club is open every day (term time) from 3:15pm to 6:00pm. Breakfast Club is available with meals provided. Booking and payments are managed via Magic Booking. 75 places are allocated for Breakfast Club (£6 per session) and 75 places for After School Club (£18 per session). Contact details: After School Club coordination and meals managed by Brandlehow staff; Main contact numbers provided on the school site. For bookings and administration, call or email via the school office as listed on the site.

SEND Provision

Brandlehow is described as a fully inclusive school with a dedicated SEND team. It emphasises support for pupils with additional needs and provides information about Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The SENCO is Ati Henderson. The school indicates it has SEND information and policies available on the site and a framework for level of need.

Admissions Criteria

Reception intake is 60 children. Admissions are governed by oversubscription criteria including looked-after children or those previously looked after and adopted, exceptional medical or social need, siblings at the school, children of staff, and other applicants by straight-line distance from home to the school site.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £6 per session; After School Club: £18 per session.

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