Rutherford House School
217 Balham High Road, Balham, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7BSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rutherford House School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 20th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 July 2022, report published 27 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 July 2022
Pupils are happy to be at this school. Staff look after pupils well and keep them safe. Pupils take great pride in their school. They typically said that they would recommend it to others. Pupils find it easy to make friends here and they support each other. Older pupils enjoy helping younger ones, such as with spelling. Pupils like being able to talk about any worries with pupil 'well-being ambassadors' as well as staff. 'Pupil leaders' help to make sure that pupils' views and suggestions are taken seriously. Pupils aspire to meet the high expectations of staff. Pupils know what is expected of them in lessons and around school. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils take the school's values seriously, such as respecting others and showing resilience. When pupils make mistakes, staff encourage them to reflect on what went wrong. Pupils do not worry about bullying because staff are quick to deal with any unkind behaviour. Pupils have plenty of opportunities to find new interests from the vast range of extra-curricular clubs on offer, including philosophy, cookery and fencing. Leaders try to offer something for everyone and invite pupils to suggest new clubs, which pupils help to run, such as a 3-D combination-puzzle club.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified fully the subject knowledge that pupils need to learn. Teachers are not fully clear about the essential component knowledge they need to teach and assess. Pupils do not build up knowledge and skills securely over time as a result. Leaders should ensure that they identify the specific component knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember in all subject areas across the school. Leaders should ensure that what pupils learn in Year 1 and beyond builds upon what children learn in the early years.
- Occasionally, staff in the early years miss opportunities to promote children's language and communication development. Some staff lack the confidence and expertise to do this effectively. Leaders should ensure that staff in the early years are well trained and supported to maximise opportunities to develop children's language and communication skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
376 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Rutherford House School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Day School | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Ravenstone Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Hornsby House School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Rob Farrell
- Phone
- 02086725901
- Address
- 217 Balham High Road, Balham, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7BS
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 139775
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.