Rutherford House School Catchment Area
Rutherford House School is a free s primary school in London, Wandsworth , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 368 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
368
Pupils
420
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Rutherford House School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rutherford House School?
The catchment area for Rutherford House School is the geographic zone Wandsworth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Rutherford House School is set by Wandsworth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wandsworth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wandsworth catchment area documents →Rutherford House School: 420 places, 88% filled: places available
Rutherford House School has a published admission number of 420 places. 368 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Wandsworth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wandsworth school admissions →
Rutherford House School: School Information
- Full address
- 217 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW17 7BS
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139775
Other Primary Schools in London
If Rutherford House School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · EC3A 5DE
Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WC1H 9EG
West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW6 1QL
Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 9AL
Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · N19 5DH
Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Rutherford House School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 5.5 miles away
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 5.9 miles away
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 6.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rutherford House School
What is the catchment area for Rutherford House School? ▾
The catchment area for Rutherford House School is the geographic zone Wandsworth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Rutherford House School oversubscribed? ▾
Rutherford House School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 368 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wandsworth.
What is the admissions policy for Rutherford House School? ▾
Admission to Rutherford House School is managed by Wandsworth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Rutherford House School cover? ▾
Rutherford House School is a primary school in London, Wandsworth, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rutherford House School? ▾
Rutherford House School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.