Penwortham Primary School
Penwortham Road, Streatham, London, SW16 6RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Penwortham Primary School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 7th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 June 2024, report published 9 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 June 2024
This school provides an excellent education. From the start of the early years, pupils benefit from high-quality learning opportunities. Leaders have high expectations of pupils, and pupils strive to reach these. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very well across the range of subjects. The school's work to support pupils' personal development is very strong, and their well-being is given high importance. The school offers an extensive range of experiences, including visits to museums, arts venues and places of worship. Pupils enjoy the residential opportunities and participate in a wide range of clubs, including singing in the choir with great zest. Pupils thrive here, making invaluable contributions to the school through a range of leadership opportunities. Pupils love coming to school. They are polite, friendly and respectful to others. They behave exceptionally well and respond positively to the systems and routines that promote great attitudes to learning. Pupils greatly appreciate the staff's care and commitment to learning. Pupils commented, 'The teachers bring the best out in us, and we can count on them.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
83 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
675 pupils on roll, with places for 685
Schools near Penwortham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furzedown Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Links Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| Granton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 45% met the expected standard |
| Beecholme Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% 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 Sandie Andrews
- Phone
- 02087693949
- Address
- Penwortham Road, Streatham, London, SW16 6RJ
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 101016
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.