Best Secondary Schools in Wandsworth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across Wandsworth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Wandsworth has 10 open secondary schools. Of the 10 with a published Ofsted inspection, 3 (30%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Ashcroft Technology Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Wandsworth follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

10
Total schools
3
Outstanding (historic grade)
30%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
70.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Ashcroft Technology Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥈 Graveney School
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
🥉 Harris Academy Battersea
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
4. Chestnut Grove Academy
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
5. Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
6. Burntwood School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
7. Southfields Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
8. Ark Putney Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
9. Ernest Bevin Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
10. Saint John Bosco College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Wandsworth?
There are 10 open secondary schools in Wandsworth (closed schools are excluded). 3 of the 10 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Wandsworth?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Wandsworth is Ashcroft Technology Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 10 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Wandsworth?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Wandsworth?
Primary and secondary applications in Wandsworth are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Wandsworth council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.