Granard Primary School
81%
Capacity
349
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Granard Primary School
Granard Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wandsworth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 349 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 429 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Granard Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cheryl Grigg, it falls under Wandsworth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5844th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 55 in Wandsworth.
Granard Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Granard Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wandsworth, Granard Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cortis Road, Putney, London, Wandsworth, SW15 6XA |
| Headteacher | Cheryl Grigg |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.4% |
| School Capacity | 349 / 429 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5844th of 13,686
Nationally
1020th of 1,592
In London
35th of 55
In Wandsworth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:00-17:55
Source: granardprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian21.8%
- White British20.1%
- Mixed12.3%
- White (other)9.7%
- Black2.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
1.48 kmstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2024/25. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
16
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
13
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
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Contact Information
Cortis Road, Putney, London
Wandsworth, SW15 6XA
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