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Woodmansterne School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onLondon, SW16 5UQ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,548

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Attainment 8

49.3

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Lambeth

#1,031 of 3,216 nationally

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Woodmansterne School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 3-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Woodmansterne School is a community school in London, Lambeth, admitting pupils aged 3-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,621 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.3, placing the school #6 in Lambeth and #1,031 of 3,216 nationally. 53.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 12% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #24 of 15 primaries in Lambeth and #2,148 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 30.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.29 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

53.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.3%

Entering EBacc28.00%

EBacc APS4.38

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20.00%

EBacc APS4.28

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.73

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.0%

Achieving A*–A13.8%

Achieving A*–B30.0%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate92.6%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.86

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

74%

LA 67%

Reading94% LA 79%

Writing84% LA 75%

Maths83% LA 76%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

79%

LA 64%England 61%

Reading91% LA 77% · Eng 74%

Writing85% LA 73% · Eng 72%

Maths89% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

110

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

64%

LA 63%England 60%

Reading78% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing74% LA 72% · Eng 71%

Maths86% LA 76% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.3

Read

LA 0.6

1.1 to 3.5

0.5

Write

LA 0.4

-0.7 to 1.6

3.2

Maths

LA 0.7

2.1 to 4.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

84%

LA 70%England 65%

Reading88% LA 78% · Eng 73%

Writing90% LA 80% · Eng 78%

Maths94% LA 82% · Eng 79%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

112

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.8

Read

LA 1.7

0.5 to 3.2

0.4

Write

LA 1.3

-0.8 to 1.6

2.0

Maths

LA 1.6

0.8 to 3.2

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

64%

LA 69%

Reading78% LA 78%

Writing86% LA 81%

Maths83% LA 79%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.1

Read

LA 1.1

-3.7 to -0.5

-0.1

Write

LA 1.5

-1.6 to 1.4

-1.4

Maths

LA 1.3

-2.8 to 0

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 September 2024

Inspection Report

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14 May 2019

Inspection Report

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10 October 2013

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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18 May 2010

Inspection Report

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16 January 2007

Inspection Report

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19 March 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-09-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-05-14

S8 No Formal Designation Visit Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-10-10

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,621 pupils. During this period, there were 45 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,621	45	2.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,622	39	2.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,640	77	4.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,626	68	4.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,612	39	2.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,555	46	3.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,548	36	2.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,517	35	2.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,483	27	1.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,483	24	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,462	35	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,260	17	1.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,270	8	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,277	28	2.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,074	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,074	17	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,077	18	1.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	912	12	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	913	2	0.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	915	7	0.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	795	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	798	8	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	786	2	0.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	642	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	643	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	628	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 44 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 37 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree58%

agree32%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree53%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree16%

disagree8%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree29%

disagree21%

strongly disagree15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree55%

agree27%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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