Stanley Park Junior School
Carshalton, SM5 3JL · Sutton · primary school
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19th 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 the 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stanley Park Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Drama, and Netball clubs, take music lessons or learn the ukulele, and attend a Year 6 residential or a Year 3 trip to Butser Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 368 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 8, how does the school manage class sizes for new starters? How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does the daily schedule look like for children attending the after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Stanley Park Junior School
Overview
Stanley Park Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" and "well looked after." The report highlights that pupils rise to the school’s high expectations, achieving highly in English and mathematics while demonstrating "exemplary" behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, confident and courteous," treating each other with "kindness and respect."
- The curriculum is "well considered and carefully ordered," with pupils reaching ambitious long-term goals.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including close links with infant schools.
- Reading interventions are successful, with pupils showing a "genuine love of reading" and catching up quickly.
- Staff feel "listened to and supported," contributing to a positive working environment.
Areas to improve
- In a "very few subjects," the significant knowledge pupils need to learn is not clearly defined, meaning teaching is not as focused as it should be. The school must ensure the curriculum in these subjects "defines clearly the significant knowledge that pupils need to learn."
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 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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