Park Academy
London, SW19 3EF · Merton · primary school
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2nd 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 — 10.0/10 against 2,315 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 | 94.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.96 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 44.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 44.0% 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 (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-12.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2023-12 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Park Academy
Overview
Park Academy provides an "exceptional education" where pupils "flourish" in a "happy and joyous" environment. The inspection highlights a broad, ambitious curriculum underpinned by high expectations, resulting in outstanding outcomes across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed an "exceptional curriculum" that is "broad and ambitious," with careful planning of key knowledge and vocabulary.
- The school’s work developing pupils’ "communication and language skills is exceptional," including systematic vocabulary teaching and strong early reading strategies.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included in all aspects of school life" and receive excellent support to achieve their best.
- Behaviour is described as "exceptionally well," with pupils being "kind to each other and polite and respectful to adults."
- The school develops pupils’ character "exceptionally well" through clubs, trips, and initiatives like the "pupil parliament."
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| 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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