Gorringe Park Primary School
Mitcham, CR4 2YA · Merton · primary school
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38th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 2,204 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gorringe Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 554. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Gorringe Park Primary School
Overview
Gorringe Park Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, safe, and eager to learn. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a culture where students are polite, confident, and supportive of one another’s differences. The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, with effective teaching that helps pupils build secure understanding across most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with staff dealing promptly with the rare instances of bullying.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, well organised and carefully sequenced," particularly in early years and mathematics.
- Teachers are "skilful at breaking down knowledge into small steps" and quickly address gaps in understanding.
- Early reading is prioritised, with consistent teaching and rapid identification of pupils falling behind.
- Leaders have reduced teacher workload by streamlining processes and limiting email response times.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, pupils’ understanding of subject-specific vocabulary is not accurate enough, hindering their ability to learn new content.
- Some pupils struggling with reading do not receive sufficient practice in blending sounds, which affects their reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being vigilant, thorough in vetting checks, and making prompt referrals to external agencies when risks are identified.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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