Southmead Primary School
Princes Way, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 6QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Southmead Primary School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 46th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2012, report published 18 July 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 April 2022
Pupils at Southmead are proud of their school. They delight in learning different subjects and hold engaging conversations about their experiences and aspirations. They enjoy lessons because teachers make learning 'fun'. Southmead actively promotes inclusion and celebrates diversity. Parents and carers correctly recognise the richness this brings to the school community. Pupils have a strong sense of 'belonging', and one pupil described this as 'having a rightful place in the school'. Everyone feels welcomed and accepted. Pupils are happy to come to school and they are safe. Leaders have high expectations of learning and behaviour. Pupils appreciate the opportunities to learn new things and teachers challenge them. Pupils concentrate and listen well in lessons because there are so few low-level disruptions to learning. The school is calm and orderly. Routines are well established in the classrooms and around the school. Pupils are polite and well-mannered. Leaders track behaviour carefully and pupils feel assured that staff deal with bullying swiftly, should it occur. Specialist teachers deliver lessons such as Spanish, art and physical education (PE). Leaders offer clubs that motivate and captivate pupils' interests. Staff have worked hard in improving attendance in the school.
What the school should improve
- Some members of staff do not routinely support pupils in understanding the meanings of key words in lessons. This means that some pupils, particularly pupils with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language, do not know or remember the key information, concepts or content being taught. Leaders should continue to develop the whole-school approach of enriching pupils' language and communication by consistently teaching the meaning of key words and concepts.
- Some adults lack confidence in adjusting or adapting learning experiences when working with groups of pupils. As a result, opportunities to secure, develop or deepen pupils' understanding are sometimes missed. Leaders should ensure that staff are well trained in checking pupils' understanding and adapt the learning accordingly to meet their needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
263 pupils on roll, with places for 426
Schools near Southmead Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ronald Ross Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Prospect House School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Sheringdale Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 95% 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 Taw Stagg
- Phone
- 02087888901
- Address
- Princes Way, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 6QT
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 101027
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.