Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
New Malden, KT3 5PF · Kingston upon Thames · primary school
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11th of 28 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames we can score, 35 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 — 8.4/10 against 2,922 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Chess and Karate clubs, play Football, Dance, Hockey, Gymnastics and Cricket, and perform in Infant Nativities, Junior Carol Concerts, Christmas Carols in John Lewis, Young Voices and the KMAS Festival of Choirs. Trips include visits to Sayers Croft and Kidzania. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 341 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the nursery phase?
What Ofsted said about Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School continues to be a “good school,” described as “welcoming, caring and inclusive” with well-being at its heart. Pupils are “happy and safe,” demonstrating “excellent” behaviour and a strong focus on learning, while staff feel supported and valued. The school maintains high standards for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well considered and carefully ordered,” with most subjects effectively sequenced to help pupils “know and remember more.”
- Early reading is supported by a “suitable, systematic programme” that is “consistently implemented,” fostering confidence and a love of reading.
- Pupils with SEND are “fully included” in school life, benefiting from appropriate staff training and task adaptations.
- There are numerous opportunities for pupils to develop leadership roles, interests, and talents through clubs, competitions, and enriching trips.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, creating a positive environment where staff feel “listened to and supported.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” the curriculum is at an “earlier stage of design and implementation,” meaning significant knowledge is not well defined.
- The school should ensure the curriculum in each subject “defines clearly the significant knowledge that pupils need to learn” to support retention.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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