William Morris Primary School
Mitcham, CR4 1PJ · Merton · primary school
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27th 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 — 6.7/10 against 1,585 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 41% | 2.33 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Morris Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 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 activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about William Morris Primary School
Overview
William Morris Primary School is described as a "happy school that sits at the heart of the community," where pupils "enjoy coming to school" and "work hard and behave well." Leaders have established an environment with "high ambitions for every pupil," fostering a culture where children feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve. The inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with effective leadership and strong community ties.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "engaging and ambitious curriculum" with clear sequences of knowledge, ensuring lessons are taught in a way that "deepens pupils’ knowledge."
- Reading is a "key curriculum priority," with a core set of high-quality texts and daily phonics practice ensuring "almost all pupils become confident, fluent readers by the end of Year 2."
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to their learning," settle well in the early years, and benefit from "calm learning environments" underpinned by consistent high expectations for behaviour.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with thorough checks, swift follow-ups on concerns, and safety messages integrated into the curriculum and shared with parents.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should share examples of good practice more widely to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive sufficient individual support during whole-class sessions, preventing barriers to learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders carry out appropriate checks, maintain thorough records, and work closely with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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