Heathmere Primary School

About Heathmere Primary School

Every single parent who responded to the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire would recommend Heathmere Primary School to another family. That is a perfect 100% recommend rate from the 48 respondents, which is a striking signal of satisfaction. The school is also clearly popular: for entry in 2025/26, there were 39 applications for just 19 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.05. Of those 39 applications, 17 were first-preference choices, and all 17 received an offer. Parents report very high levels of happiness and safety, with 71% strongly agreeing their child is happy and 73% strongly agreeing their child feels safe. Communication also scores well: 75% strongly agree the school keeps them informed about what their child will learn, and 71% strongly agree they are kept up to date on progress. The school has a nursery provision, so families can join from age three.

Academically, Heathmere is a school where the majority of pupils meet expected standards, though it sits in the bottom half of Wandsworth primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 59% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Wandsworth local authority average of 68%. The school ranks 42nd out of 55 primaries in the borough. At the higher standard, 9% of pupils achieved that combined benchmark. Looking at individual subjects, reading and maths average scores were 103 and 104 respectively, both just above the national benchmark of 100. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, the school was judged Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. The early years provision and leadership and management were both rated Good. The previous inspection in 2019 also rated the school Good overall.

The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage: 65.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Heathmere offers a range of facilities including a library, playing fields, an ICT suite, music rooms and a chapel. Sports provision is strong, with football, cricket, dance, swimming, athletics, tennis and netball on offer, and clubs include drama, book club, choir and eco club. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia), social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulties. Parents of SEND children are largely positive: 55% strongly agree the school gives the support needed, though 9% disagree. This is a school that suits families looking for a genuinely inclusive, community-focused primary where communication is strong and children feel safe and happy, even if raw academic rankings are not its standout feature.

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