Henry Cavendish Primary School
URN: 100567 • London SW12 0JA
Overview
- Name
- Henry Cavendish Primary School
- URN
- 100567
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 80.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Apsley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086733376
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hydethorpe Road, London SW12 0JA
Summary
Henry Cavendish Primary School is a mixed community school located in Balham, London, serving 832 pupils with a capacity of 927. Established in 1898, it has a rich history and has evolved into a modern educational institution that prioritizes a supportive and inclusive environment. The school is committed to celebrating diversity and fostering individual growth, encapsulated in its motto, "Growing Together."
The curriculum is designed to engage students actively in their education, with a strong emphasis on reading and extracurricular activities. The school operates under the Rights Respecting Schools framework, encouraging pupils to understand their rights and responsibilities within a diverse society. This approach promotes a culture of respect and support among students.
Henry Cavendish Primary also collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities and community involvement. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education, and the school offers various resources and activities to foster a strong partnership between home and school. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or arrange a tour.
The curriculum is designed to engage students actively in their education, with a strong emphasis on reading and extracurricular activities. The school operates under the Rights Respecting Schools framework, encouraging pupils to understand their rights and responsibilities within a diverse society. This approach promotes a culture of respect and support among students.
Henry Cavendish Primary also collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities and community involvement. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education, and the school offers various resources and activities to foster a strong partnership between home and school. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or arrange a tour.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Inclusion: SEN, EAL, More Able (sen)
- Past and Present Historical Foundational Skills (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- Curriculum Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar Dates (calendar)
- Sporting Events (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lambeth
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 927
- Pupils
- 832
- Boys
- 430
- Girls
- 402
- FSM %
- 15.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 832 | 430 | 402 | 927 | 15.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 819 | 406 | 413 | 927 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 798 | 402 | 396 | 927 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 798 | 402 | 396 | 927 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 844 | 420 | 424 | 927 | 15.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 868 | 436 | 432 | 927 | 10.70 |
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