Lonesome Primary School
Mitcham, CR4 1SD · Merton · primary school
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31st 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 — 6.6/10 against 753 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Lonesome Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 273 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children with complex needs? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing a diverse intake?
What Ofsted said about Lonesome Primary School
Overview
Lonesome Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and well cared for, thriving in a positive environment where they feel valued. The school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong leadership and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘well cared for’ and ‘happy’, feeling safe and confident to learn in a ‘positive learning environment’.
- The curriculum is ‘well-considered and carefully arranged’, ensuring pupils build on prior learning, with particular success in reading and writing.
- Staff deliver phonics effectively, ensuring ‘most pupils in this school are reading fluently by the end of Year 2’.
- Leaders support staff well, considering workload impacts and implementing initiatives like ‘shared planning’ to support work–life balance.
- Pupils take on leadership roles with care, such as ‘playground peacemakers’ and ‘Eco-warriors’, developing as responsible community members.
Areas to improve
- Teaching sometimes uses resources containing ‘too much information at once’, which makes it harder for pupils to focus on key concepts and hinders learning.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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