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Ernest Bevin Academy

Secondary Ages 11-18 572 pupils London
Ofsted: Expected standard
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Ernest Bevin Academy is an academy converter in Wandsworth for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 572 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ernest Bevin Academy is Expected standard, from an inspection in May 2026. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 47.9, and 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Ofsted inspection: May 2026. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Does not apply
Address Beechcroft Road
Tooting
London
SW17 7DF
Phone 02086728582
Reference Number 149543

General Makeup

Number of pupils 572
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 98.78%
Girls: 1.22%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 50.3%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 71.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 20.4

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 91 Unknown 91
8 63 Unknown 63
9 97 Unknown 97
10 99 Unknown 99
11 107 Unknown 107
12 43 2 45
13 65 5 70

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
Pakistani 22%
African 19.2%
Asian, Other 12.6%
White, British 7.3%
White, Other 6.3%
Indian 5.2%
Mixed, Other 5.2%
Caribbean 4%
White & Asian 1.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.2%
Unclassified 1.2%
White & Black (African) 0.7%

Ernest Bevin Academy is performing well overall, exhibiting a strong standard of education across various domains. Pupils typically achieve well in their studies, with outcomes close to or above national averages, particularly for disadvantaged students. The school has a robust support system in place for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that they are well integrated and can thrive in the learning environment. Attendance is generally good, and there are effective strategies to promote behavior and conduct among students.

Overall Ofsted Rating Expected standard
 >  Leadership & Governance Expected standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Expected standard
 >  Achievement Expected standard
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Expected standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Expected standard
 >  Inclusion Expected standard
 >  Post-16 Provision Expected standard
Last Report Date 03 Mar 2026
Date Report
03 Mar 2026 School inspection
07 Mar 2023 Academy conversion letter

Strengths

  • Strong academic outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
  • Effective leadership and governance that drives improvement.
  • High standards of safeguarding are maintained.
  • Broad and well-structured curriculum up to Year 11.
  • Supportive environment fostering pupils' personal development.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent quality of teaching in some areas.
  • Communication regarding changes needs strengthening.
  • Some teachers struggle to adapt to diverse pupil needs.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
47.9

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 52.4%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 62.1%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade C- B- C+
Average Grade (best 3) C- B- C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 2.8%
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2026 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 31 22
Third Preference 31 11
From another Local Authority 58 33

Previous Years

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Ernest Bevin Academy is part of United Learning Trust, which runs 98 schools. The nearest others:

What is Ernest Bevin Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ernest Bevin Academy is Expected standard, from an inspection in May 2026.

When was Ernest Bevin Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Ernest Bevin Academy was last inspected in May 2026.

How many pupils does Ernest Bevin Academy have?

Ernest Bevin Academy has 572 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ernest Bevin Academy cover?

Ernest Bevin Academy for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are Ernest Bevin Academy's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 47.9, and 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Ernest Bevin Academy?

Ernest Bevin Academy is at Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF.

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