Open Free School Primary Mixed

Rutherford House School

217 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BS
Part of: BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Rutherford House School
London, SW17 7BS
368 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.10% FSM %
182 Boys
186 Girls
About Rutherford House School

Rutherford House School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in London, Wandsworth, in the London region of England for pupils aged 4–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 368 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Rob Farrell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wandsworth
Region London
Administrative District Wandsworth
Parliamentary Constituency Tooting
Ward South Balham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 02-09-2013
UKPRN 10042061
URN 139775
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Cath Brenber Chair of Local Governing Body 01/08/2023 22/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Fran Cooke Chair of Local Governing Body 01/08/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lisa Anderson Local Governor 21/08/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Iona Crawford Local Governor 01/04/2021 30/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tarley Farrell Local Governor 01/09/2022 21/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Caroline Finch Local Governor 01/09/2018 21/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Halmshaw Local Governor 20/08/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Janet Kenealy Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ross Renowden Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rutherford House School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in London, Wandsworth.
Rutherford House School has 368 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Rutherford House School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Rutherford House School is Mr Rob Farrell.
Rutherford House School is at 217 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW17 7BS, in the Wandsworth local authority, London.
Rutherford House School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Rob Farrell
217 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW17 7BS
02086725901
www.rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk/
Location
SW17 7BS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139775
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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