Falconbrook Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Wye Street, Battersea, London, SW11 2LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Falconbrook Primary School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 50th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 February 2020, report published 13 May 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Pupils at this school are happy and well cared for. They thrive in a nurturing environment where they feel safe and valued. Staff know each pupil well. Pupils trust the adults around them to help whenever they face concerns or worries. This warm, supportive environment ensures that pupils feel secure and confident as part of the school community. The school expects its pupils to 'show determination and to not give up when things get hard'. Pupils rise to this. They work hard in lessons and approach learning eagerly, for example through participating actively in discussions. This all helps pupils to achieve well, in line with the school's high expectations. Pupils are confident, polite and courteous. They are respectful towards each other and towards adults. Pupils behave well, in and out of lessons. Disruptions to learning are rare. The school trusts pupils with responsibilities. The younger pupils in school appreciate the help they get from 'playground pals'. Reading ambassadors help organise book fairs and act as library monitors. Pupils celebrate the diversity that is found in their school. For example, they learn about other people's faiths and beliefs through assemblies about different religious festivals. These experiences help to prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

  • At times, teaching does not check if pupils have a secure understanding of important concepts before introducing new content. This creates gaps in understanding and hinders pupils from building strong, conceptual understanding. The school should ensure that teaching identifies and addresses misconceptions before moving forward so that pupils master knowledge securely.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

25 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths56%

56%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

180 pupils on roll, with places for 399

Eligible for free school meals78.3%

78.3%, 51.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language66.1%

66.1%, 44.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.4%

24.4%, 9.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.3%

8.3%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Falconbrook Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea0.3 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
L'Ecole de Battersea0.4 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Thomas's Battersea0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
ARK John Archer Primary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Westbridge Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Pieniek-Jones
Address
Wye Street, Battersea, London, SW11 2LX
Local authority
Wandsworth
URN
101006

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.