Garfield Primary School
Wimbledon, SW19 8SB · Merton · primary school
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14th of 42 primary schools in Merton we can score, 43 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 2,785 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Garfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join multi skills, football, karate, ballet, and gymnastics clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multi skills sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children joining from other primary schools?
What Ofsted said about Garfield Primary School
Overview
Garfield Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils feel happy and safe, describing the school as “one big family,” and achieve well overall, particularly excelling in reading. The school is led and managed well, with staff appreciating the support they receive from leaders.
Strengths
- Pupils are “prepared well to succeed in their education,” with strong early foundations in phonics and mathematics.
- A “carefully designed curriculum” ensures pupils gain a “rich, connected body of knowledge” and are fully prepared for future learning stages.
- Staff use assessment information accurately to identify and support pupils falling behind, helping them “catch up quickly.”
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, being “respectful towards each other and towards adults,” and take on meaningful responsibilities such as leading sustainability projects.
- The school creates many opportunities for pupils to engage with their local community, including donating to food banks and participating in litter-picking.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that knowledge is taught in a way that makes it more manageable, as sometimes teaching provides pupils with “too much information at once,” hindering their ability to secure and retain knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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