Westbridge Academy
Bolingbroke Walk, Westbridge Road, London, SW11 3NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westbridge Academy is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 38th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2017, report published 12 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 November 2022
Pupils in this school are friendly and welcoming. They are happy and safe. Pupils have trusted adults who come to their aid if they have any concerns or worries. Staff and pupils are caring towards each other and, together, create a strong sense of community in the school. Leaders know the pupils and their families well. They are considerate of pupils' needs and support them so that they overcome any barriers to their learning. Leaders have identified areas where support is most needed and addressed them promptly. They have provided pupils with a stable environment where they continue to grow in their learning. Leaders have high expectations that pupils will always be ready to learn. In response, pupils behave well, in and out of lessons. In rare instances when bullying occurs, staff deal with it promptly and effectively. Pupils appreciate the opportunities that leaders create for them to enjoy their time in school. Pupils take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities which are organised in partnership with two local schools. They also enjoy competing with other schools in sporting events. Pupils remember many of the trips they have been on with fondness. For example, they relished their recent experience of theatre when they saw their favourite musical in the West End.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, extra help provided for reading does not focus on strengthening pupils' knowledge of how to blend sounds together. This can affect how pupils develop their reading fluency. Leaders should ensure that these pupils are supported to increase their reading fluency through well-planned opportunities to practise blending the sounds that they already know.
- In a few subjects, teaching does not focus on the significant knowledge that leaders expect pupils to learn. This means that, at times, pupils find it harder to recall this subject content and use it when they move on to study new concepts. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the training they need to develop their subject expertise and deliver the planned curriculum in these subjects effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
169 pupils on roll, with places for 345
Schools near Westbridge Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Battersea | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| L'Ecole de Battersea | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Ashburnham Community School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Park Walk Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Cameron Vale School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael McNally
- Phone
- 02072281293
- Address
- Bolingbroke Walk, Westbridge Road, London, SW11 3NE
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 140682
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.