Southfields Academy

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London, SW185JU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.48
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.3%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
27 June 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
333 Merton Road
Wandsworth
London, SW185JU
Phone
2088752600
Website
southfieldsacademy.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138682
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
333 Merton Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 5JU
Website
http://www.southfieldsacademy.com/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTHFIELDS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1645 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,275
Free School Meals
43.6% (556 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.0% (76 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.3
English Attainment 8:
9.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.3
Ebacc English:
89.0%
Ebacc Entry:
14.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.1%
Ebacc Languages:
27.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.48
Progress 8 Range:
0.25 to 0.70
University Progression:
47.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
186 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
47.0 (+7.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.48 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
159
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,275 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(25 students)
English Literature (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusion Diversity and Equality Tolerance and Respect High aspiration Lifelong learning

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Southfields Academy. The academy aims to provide the highest quality education to secure the best life chances for students, offering a wide range of courses including vocational and work-related options, and a vibrant Sixth Form. It emphasizes inclusion, tolerance, respect, and equal access, with a focus on preparing students for their next stage in education or employment and inspiring lifelong learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chess Club Film Club Debate Club

Facilities

Aspire Centre sports hall and climbing wall Industry-standard specialist facilities for Creative Arts, Technology, Sport and Computing Facilities designed on the model of a university campus

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Work Related Learning with formal work experience at the end of Year 10 and Year 12 Assemblies and a daily pastoral programme Sixth Form and International Group Tutorial Programme Mixed ability teaching in KS3 with occasional setting in KS4 Core subjects Enrichment and extra-curricular activities

Admissions Criteria

Southfields Academy admits 180 pupils to Year 7 in September 2025. Where more applications are received than places, the oversubscription criteria specify priority order: (1) children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education Health and Care Plan naming the academy; (2) looked-after children and those who ceased to be looked after due to adoption or certain orders; (3) children with a known significant medical or social need; (4) children with a sibling on the school's roll; (5) children living nearest to the school by straight-line distance. Proof of address is required, and there are provisions for waiting lists and appeals. Applications for in-year admissions follow the same oversubscription criteria.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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