Merton Park Primary School
London, SW19 3HQ · Merton · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.9/10 against 3,930 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.08 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 38% | 3.81 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Merton Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 33.0% 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 (9.9 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Morden Hall Park, The Natural History Museum, The Science Museum, The Magic Circle, Butser Ancient Farm, London Zoo, The Globe Theatre, and The Houses of Parliament.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 246. 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 higher standard in their core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How are class sizes managed when the school is near its full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Merton Park Primary School
Overview
Merton Park Primary School is described as an “exceptional place to learn” where pupils are “happy and extremely proud.” The inspection found that the school provides a highly ambitious curriculum and fosters a culture of kindness, resulting in pupils who are “mature, confident young people.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious and structured superbly,” ensuring pupils gain knowledge and skills that put them in “excellent stead for the rest of their lives.”
- Staff deliver the curriculum “expertly” with “excellent subject knowledge,” creating activities that “immerse pupils in their learning.”
- Children make a “strong start in early years” within a “word rich” environment that supports fine motor skills and writing development.
- The school has created a “strong culture for reading,” with pupils becoming “avid, confident, and fluent readers” through effective phonics teaching.
- Pupils benefit from “exciting provision of wider opportunities,” including chess, dance, and visits to places like the Royal Courts of Justice.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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