Furzedown Primary School
Beclands Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9TJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Furzedown Primary School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 26th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2013, report published 29 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 July 2022
This is a welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils are proud to be part of the Furzedown community. Pupils are happy and enjoy learning. They work well together. One pupil summed up the view of many, commenting that 'we look after each other here'. Leaders use plentiful strategies to support pupils' wider development. The arts are at the heart of the school's offer. For example, pupils take part in and enjoy regular music assemblies. Leaders' focus on developing pupils' ability to express themselves clearly and with confidence is evident across the school. For example, staff expect pupils to answer questions in full sentences. Pupils are also supported well to express their ideas accurately in writing. Overall, pupils are well prepared for the demands of secondary school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils in all areas of their learning. Pupils work hard and want to succeed. They behave well and show mature attitudes towards their learning. Pupils are taught about the responsibility to treat each other with kindness and respect. They said that bullying is not tolerated. On the rare occasions that bullying does happen, staff deal with it quickly. Pupils are kept safe and feel safe in school.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are reviewing their curriculum thinking in some subjects. For example, history is at an earlier stage of development compared to music and French. As a result, there are some inconsistencies in curriculum quality that leaders are looking to iron out. Leaders need to finalise their reviews of these remaining subjects.
- Occasionally, approaches and strategies to support and check pupils' learning are not finely tuned to pupils' needs, including those pupils with SEND. This means that adaptations made are not enabling pupils to build up and secure their knowledge as well as they could. Leaders should provide additional training and support for teachers in knowing when and how to adapt their teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
400 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Furzedown Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| Penwortham Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Franciscan Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Tooting Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Hillbrook School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dionne Morris
- Phone
- 02086723480
- Address
- Beclands Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9TJ
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 101009
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.