Magdalen Road, Earlsfield, London SW18 3ER
10 reasons to choose Beatrix Potter Primary School
Main point of differentiation
Beatrix Potter Primary School is one of the best state primary schools in Wandsworth, ranking in the top 15% in the country, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. (read the area review here)
School fundamentals
Beatrix Potter Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection.
Average class size
Beatrix Potter Primary School usually has two classes per year and an average class size of 21 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Beatrix Potter Primary School achieves above average attainment results. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 34% of schools. Pupils go one to 30 different secondary schools. 15-20% of pupils go on to academically selective private & state schools.
The Beatrix Potter Primary School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. The curriculum is styled on a ‘knowledge-based’ approach, building skills through discrete subject teaching. International learning activities have been recognised with a British Council International School Award. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips for Years 3&4 and 5&6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for music and sport.
Sport at Beatrix Potter Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Beatrix Potter Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 6.00pm provided by an external contractor.
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Earlsfield Primary School (0.2 miles); Wimbledon Park Primary School (0.7 miles); Sheringdale Primary School (1 mile).
Emanuel School (1.6 miles); Wimbledon High School (2.3 miles); Thames Christian School (2.3 miles).
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