Rutherford House School

About Rutherford House School

Rutherford House School is a free school in London, Wandsworth, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 368 pupils on roll. It is part of BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wandsworth →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

368 / 420 (88%)

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 July 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

217 Balham High Road, London, Wandsworth, SW17 7BS

Phone

02086725901

Headteacher

Rob Farrell

Website

www.rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rutherford House School?

Rutherford House School is a free school in London, Wandsworth, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Rutherford House School have?

Rutherford House School has 368 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rutherford House School's Ofsted rating?

Rutherford House School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2022).

How does Rutherford House School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Rutherford House School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Rutherford House School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rutherford House School is part of BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Rutherford House School?

Rutherford House School is located at 217 Balham High Road, London, Wandsworth, SW17 7BS.