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Southfields Academy
333 Merton Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 5JU, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.6 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,179
Capacity
1,645
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 32% nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 15% enter the EBacc, which may indicate a focus on a broader curriculum. Additionally, 68% of students progress to university, though only 10% make it to top-third institutions, suggesting room for growth in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.4 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 15% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African18.5%
White Other14.2%
White British12.6%
Other11.7%
Asian Pakistani10.1%
Black Caribbean7.2%
Mixed Other6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.44520, -0.19708 · SW18 5JU
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN138682
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southfieldsacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southfields Academy rated by Ofsted?
Southfields Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2013.
Is Southfields Academy a good school?
Southfields Academy scores 55.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Southfields Academy in GCSEs?
Southfields Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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