Tweeddale Primary School
Carshalton, SM5 1SW · Sutton · primary school
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29th 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 — 3.9/10 against 1,515 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| 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.
Tweeddale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 376 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 literacy? What specific enrichment opportunities are available for children who meet the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Tweeddale Primary School
Overview
Tweeddale Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “safe and cared for” and “happy and enjoy their learning.” The report highlights “warm and supportive” working relationships and notes that the school is “at the heart of the local community.” While overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the report identifies specific areas where curriculum implementation and support for pupils with special educational needs require refinement to ensure consistent progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, described as “polite and well-mannered,” with bullying being “rare” and resolved quickly by adults.
- The curriculum is “ambitious and engages pupils,” with strong foundations in early years mathematics and consistent, well-delivered phonics teaching.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils speaking English as an additional language through a “well-thought-out induction programme.”
- Attendance has improved due to targeted strategies, and staff maintain “clear routines and expectations” that help learning continue without disruption.
- Pupils benefit from a programme supporting their wider development, learning about healthy relationships and developing leadership roles such as “anti-bullying ambassadors.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curricular thinking is “new and not fully embedded,” limiting pupils’ deeper subject-specific knowledge; the school must ensure the curriculum is fully developed across all subjects.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) sometimes “lack[s] precision,” with learning plans not always meeting needs consistently; the school must clearly identify the small steps of progress these pupils require.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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