Liberty Primary
Mitcham, CR4 3EB · Merton · primary school
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35th 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 — 4.8/10 against 1,808 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| 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.
Liberty Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and participate in football, netball, volleyball, hockey, multisports, futsal, and karate. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 490. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Liberty Primary
Overview
Liberty Primary is described as a school where pupils are “kept safe and happy” within an “exceptionally strong culture of acceptance and respect.” Leaders have constructed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that enables pupils to develop a “depth of understanding,” with particular praise for the “exceptional start” provided in early years and the “exemplary” nature of pupils’ broader personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well designed” with knowledge “well sequenced” so pupils can “embed and build on their understanding over time.”
- Early years provision is “exceptionally well thought through,” with staff acting as “experts in early education.”
- Reading support is robust; staff identify misconceptions with “precision,” ensuring even those who struggle become “accurate, fluent and confident readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified quickly” and “well supported” by specialist staff and multi-agency teams.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils learning about diverse cultures, relationships, and safety through a rich curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers’ explanations are “not fully accurate” and errors are not corrected, limiting pupils’ understanding; leaders must ensure staff receive sufficient training to “consistently implement the curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that records are “meticulous” and staff are trained to notice and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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