Southfields Academy
About Southfields Academy
Southfields Academy was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a step down from the Outstanding it held in 2007, but the school’s academic data tells a more nuanced story. The most telling metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.48, which is well above the national average of zero and places it fifth out of eleven secondary schools in Wandsworth. That score means pupils at Southfields make nearly half a grade more progress per subject than the average student nationally, a strong result for a school where 46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. The school sits in the top 25% of schools nationally by this measure, and its ranking in London is 174th out of 487. In the 2023 ungraded inspection, Ofsted confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management also judged Good. The headteacher, Wanda Golinska, leads a secondary that includes a sixth form and caters for 1,179 pupils, though it has capacity for 1,645.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (24 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southfields Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications