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Ernest Bevin Academy

Wandsworth, SW17 7DFSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
+0.59
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.3×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 100 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#395 of 3,141 nationally

About Ernest Bevin Academy

Ernest Bevin Academy is a boys’ secondary school in Wandsworth that currently educates 643 pupils against a capacity of 900, meaning it is operating well below its potential intake. That spare capacity is notable given the school’s high demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 149 applications for 100 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.49 applicants per place. However, only 29 of those applicants listed it as their first preference, which suggests that while the school is popular, many families are ranking other schools higher. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44.8%, which is significantly above the national average and points to a catchment serving a high level of economic disadvantage. This is a school that draws heavily from its local community and has room to grow, yet still commands enough interest to fill its Year 7 intake without difficulty.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeechcroft Road, London, Wandsworth, SW17 7DF
HeadteacherDamola ADEMOLAKE
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils643
Free School Meals (FSM)44.8%
School Capacity643 / 900 (71% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
ICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsLibraryTheatreScience LabsArt StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallAstro TurfSixth Form CentreSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

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Sports

Cross CountryFootballCricketRoundersGymnasticsSwimmingBadmintonHockeyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirOrchestraArt ClubCodingScience ClubYoung EnterpriseEco ClubGardeningDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Ernest Bevin Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.