Support for Tooting's other free school is gaining momentum after dozens of interested parents attended two meetings this month.

Last week, Graveney school's plan to sponsor a new primary free school was announced and the move has garnered approval from many around the area.

The meetings are part of a wider public consultation in which local headteachers have already voiced their approval for the proposals.

Graveney's aim is to open a new primary age free school in Franciscan Road in September 2013. It would be located at the Professional Centre - a former school building that has been used for many years as a training centre for teachers and to house a number of educational services.

Another proposed school, The Michaela Free Community School, has caused a great deal of controversy since its proposed opening was revealed in autumn last year.

Despite a planned opening in September this year, the school's headteacher Katherine Birbalsingh has yet to find a suitable home with just seven months until term starts The new primary school would admit 60 pupils into two reception classes each year, eventually creating places for 420 children in total, covering an age range from four to 11.

It would be overseen by Graveney but would have its own headteacher and primary phase teachers. It would have standard admissions arrangements and would not just be a feeder school for Graveney when its pupils transfer to secondary school.

Now Tooting MP Sadiq Khan has added his voice to the school's backers.

He said: "There is clearly a need for this school in the proposed location, and I have confidence that with the backing of the council and an excellent local school, it will be a great success.

"This is a good plan and I'm pleased Wandsworth Council have been proactive in addressing this local need."

Parents in the area who have not yet done so can still voice their approval for the idea - but time is running out. The deadline for responding to Graveney's consultation on its proposals is Friday, February 24 - to take part, visit graveney.org.