Manor Park Primary Academy
Sutton, SM1 4AW · Sutton · primary school
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1st of 31 primary schools in Sutton we can score, 41 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 — 9.8/10 against 3,927 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.88 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Park Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join dancing, choir, and art clubs, attend yoga sessions, and participate in LEO Arts Week and external art workshops. Trips include visits to galleries such as The Tate Modern, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 710 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the external art workshops integrated into the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Manor Park Primary Academy
Overview
Manor Park Primary Academy is described as a "wonderful place in which to play and learn," where pupils "thrive socially and academically" within a positive ethos. The inspection highlights a "rich curriculum" and "exemplary" behaviour, with staff who "care diligently and deliberately" for pupils both academically and emotionally.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all," including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and is "ordered logically" with essential knowledge identified progressively.
- Teachers deliver learning with "skill and precision," using "effective questioning" to check understanding, resulting in pupils who "achieve very well across the curriculum."
- There is a "very positive reading culture," with "high-quality, consistent phonics teaching" ensuring children become "fluent and confident readers."
- Personal development is of "very high quality," with pupils developing character through the ‘LEO Explorers’ programme and taking on leadership roles with "great enthusiasm."
- Staff workload and well-being are managed effectively, and the team works closely together, creating an environment where staff are "proud to work here."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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