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Rutherford House School
217 Balham High Road, Balham, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7BS, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.7 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
368
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 88% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong overall performance. It boasts 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally for expected outcomes. However, only 17% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 13 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.7%
White Other8.4%
Mixed Other8.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Black African3.5%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Asian Indian3.0%
Other2.2%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Other1.6%
White Irish1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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51.43906, -0.15528 · SW17 7BS
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN139775
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Rutherford House School rated by Ofsted?
Rutherford House School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 July 2022.
Is Rutherford House School a good school?
Rutherford House School scores 87.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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