Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Carshalton, SM5 2SG · Sutton · primary school
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27th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.5/10 against 2,194 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Minecraft, Debate and Thunks clubs, play multiskills and football, or take part in dance, colouring, recorder, sign language and choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 388 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Overview
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and well cared for, with a strong culture of openness and high expectations for learning. The school fosters positive attitudes towards work and peers, supported by a broad curriculum and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, know who to talk to if worried, and understand that adults are there to protect them.
- The curriculum is carefully arranged, building knowledge step by step, with staff revisiting content to help pupils retain key ideas.
- Staff are well trained in phonics, promptly supporting pupils who fall behind, leading to noticeable improvements in reading outcomes.
- The school provides effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including a resource base for deaf children.
- Leaders and trustees work closely together, ensuring staff well-being is considered and driving focused improvements in education quality.
Areas to improve
- Ensure teaching does not give pupils too much subject-related information at once, which can hinder understanding and retention.
- Improve curriculum support for younger pupils to develop fluent handwriting, which currently limits their ability to express ideas in writing.
- Continue work to reduce high absence rates among disadvantaged pupils, as current efforts have not sufficiently improved their attendance.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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