Ernest Bevin Academy

A good academy converter school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ernest Bevin Academy.

London, SW177DF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
67.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.59
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Continue in education or training
55.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
7 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Beechcroft Road
Tooting
London, SW177DF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149543
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
900 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
765
Free School Meals
40.2% (308 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.6
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.6
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
34.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.2%
Ebacc Languages:
64.0%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.59
Progress 8 Range:
0.37 to 0.82
University Progression:
57.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
61.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
96 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.0 (+26.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
34.8 (+15.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.5 (+10.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.59 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
96
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
765 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
(10 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
(13 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
(14 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Perseverance Unity Ethos

This ethos is our expression of our Christian roots, in schools which are fully inclusive and both welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal welcomes visitors and sets out a vision to be recognised as one of the top boys’ schools in the country, built on high expectations, strong relationships and belief in every student’s potential. The school emphasises Ambition, Perseverance and Unity, and highlights pathways to university, apprenticeships and employment through a Sixth Form that offers excellent opportunities.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Combined Cadet Force Cricket

Facilities

Indoor swimming pool Fitness suite Judo dojo Sports and Sixth Form Centre

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Art Music Geography Religious Education History Modern Foreign Languages Computer Science Physical Education Design and Technology Business Studies and Economics Media Studies PSHE

SEND Provision

The Pupil Premium was introduced in 2011 and is allocated to schools to work with pupils who have been registered for Free School Meals (FSM) at any point in the last six years. At Ernest Bevin Academy the Pupil Premium is used in many ways including: to support literacy; to pay for one to one tuition for targeted pupils; to subsidise the funding of additional teachers & Learning Support Assistants working with Foundation groups; to help fund resources & trips for Pupil Premium children so that they can participate fully in all school activities; to fund music lessons; to fund extra curricular activities, clubs and some residential trips.

Admissions Criteria

Ernest Bevin Academy will admit 120 pupils into Year 7 in September 2026. Places will first be allocated to Children with an Education Health and Care Plan which names the school or for whom the school is being consulted with by the responsible Local Authority. In the event of oversubscription, the remaining places will then be offered in the following order of priority: Looked after children and those who ceased to be looked after children looked after because they were adopted, or because they became subject to a residence order, child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; Children with a professionally supported exceptional medical need or exceptional social need for a place at the academy, as decided by Wandsworth Local Authority; Applicants who have a sibling on the roll at the college at the time of application; Children of staff employed directly at the school; Applicants who live nearest to the academy using a straight-line measurement from home to the college as calculated by Wandsworth Council’s Geographical Information System. How to apply: to apply for a place you must complete an application form through your local Council. Admissions are co-ordinated by Wandsworth Council. For more information please click here to visit the Wandsworth Council website. Please note that the deadline to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2026 is 31st October 2025.

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