Rutherford House School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Rutherford House School
Address: 217 Balham High Road, Balham, Wandsworth
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW17 7BS
Telephone Number: 02 0867 5901
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Bellevue Place Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Rob Farrell
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 376 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.2%

Location and administration

URN: 139775
DfE Number: 212/2002
UKPRN: 10042061
UPRN: 121048809
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Wandsworth (E09000032)
Constituency: Tooting (E14001550)
Electoral Ward: South Balham (E05014020)

Easting & Northing: 528313E, 172732N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 22.9" N 0° 9' 18.47" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCRQV+VW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Lisa Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Fran Cooke - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Iona Crawford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Doctor Amara Ezeonyeji - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Ms Emma Halmshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Janet Kenealy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mr Ross Renowden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mr Ian Walby - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 April 2030.