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Bandon Hill Primary School

Sutton, SM6 9QUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,024
of 13,686 nationally

About Bandon Hill Primary School

Bandon Hill Primary School’s headline metrics place it slightly below the Sutton local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at Key Stage 2 sits at 69%, Bandon Hill achieves 65%. That gap is modest, but it’s worth noting given Sutton is a high-performing borough overall. The school’s ranking within the LA reflects this: it sits 20th out of 42 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half locally. However, the picture isn’t uniformly middling. In writing, 83% of pupils hit the expected standard, and 73% did so in maths — both solid figures. Reading is slightly lower at 77%. Where Bandon Hill really lags is at the higher standard: just 10% of pupils achieve the higher benchmark across all three subjects, compared to a stronger showing in maths alone (40% at higher standard). So while the school is broadly in line with national norms, it’s not keeping pace with Sutton’s typically high expectations.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSandy Lane South, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 9QU
HeadteacherRobert Hopkins
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils442
Free School Meals (FSM)17.0%
School Capacity442 / 420 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingAthleticsCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubCodingEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bandon Hill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.