Merton Abbey Primary School
London, SW19 2JY · Merton · primary school
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34th 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 — 5.5/10 against 948 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Merton Abbey Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to PGL Beyond and Wick Court. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Merton Abbey Primary School
Overview
Merton Abbey Primary School continues to be a good school, fostering a "close-knit and supportive community" where pupils feel happy and secure. Leaders have designed a clear curriculum that builds knowledge effectively, particularly in phonics and mathematics, while staff are supported by approachable leadership and manageable workloads.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well looked after" and confident to seek support, demonstrating respect and perseverance in their learning.
- The curriculum is "clear and well-sequenced," allowing pupils to achieve well, with particular success in early reading and mathematics.
- Staff are "thoroughly trained" in phonics, ensuring pupils who lag behind receive prompt support and quickly catch up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are promptly identified and receive effective adaptations to engage and achieve well.
- The school fosters a "genuine love of reading" through library visits, storytelling, and regular teacher-led reading sessions.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must better enable pupils to develop a secure understanding of "subject-specific vocabulary" to prevent gaps in deep knowledge.
- Strategies to promote regular attendance need refinement, as "persistent absence rates remain high," particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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