Links Primary School
London, SW17 9EH · Merton · primary school
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41st 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 — 2.9/10 against 1,680 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Links Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 290 pupils against a stated capacity of 524. 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 after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Links Primary School
Overview
Links Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "excited and enjoy attending," supported by "highly positive relationships" and a "cohesive community culture." The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum and strong leadership that has driven a "swift upward trend in pupils' achievement and attendance," though some areas of teaching and outcomes remain at an "early stage of development."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and designed to help pupils gain a "depth of understanding across all subjects," with teachers using "secure subject knowledge" to develop thinking.
- Inclusion is a clear priority, with "coherent systems" to identify needs early and "bespoke support" that effectively reduces barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils demonstrating "respectful" relationships, valuing diversity, and benefiting from a wide range of enrichment opportunities like "class trips and residential overnight stays."
- Leadership is effective, with governors having a "secure grasp of their statutory duties" and staff feeling involved in school priorities through extensive professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to improve pupils' achievement, particularly in "writing and phonics," so more pupils reach expected standards in national tests.
- The attendance strategy requires continued implementation and evaluation to reduce persistent absence, especially for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff should maximise opportunities for "high-quality interactions" with children in the early years to better develop language and vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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