Morden Primary School
Morden, SM4 5PX · Merton · primary school
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29th 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 1,447 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Morden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Morden Marvels club and participate in outdoor play and the Trim trail. Arts activities include crafts, sewing and design projects, and baking. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 265. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Morden Marvels club? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Morden Primary School
Overview
Morden Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming and caring environment where pupils are happy and proud. The report highlights strong pastoral support, respectful relationships, and an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils make strong progress and are well prepared for life beyond school.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "high levels of pastoral support" and "respectful and warm" relationships with adults, fostering a sense of safety.
- The curriculum is "well-designed" with careful sequencing of knowledge, particularly in mathematics and early reading, where phonics is implemented with "accuracy and precision".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included" in all aspects of school life, with staff adapting activities effectively.
- The school offers enriching experiences, such as visits to museums and the Royal Albert Hall, and provides many leadership opportunities for pupils.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered by leaders, and the governing body has a "secure understanding" of the school’s strengths.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clarify the long-term sequencing of essential knowledge in a few curriculum subjects to ensure pupils develop detailed knowledge progressively, rather than just remembering activities.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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