Abbotsbury Primary School, Morden
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Abbotsbury Primary School provides an excellent start for young learners, particularly supporting children learning English as an additional language who make outstanding progress. The school creates a caring, inclusive community where all pupils - regardless of background or additional needs - are valued and make good progress. Strong teaching and a diverse curriculum ensure pupils enjoy learning and develop both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Children who do not speak English make excellent progress in developing language skills
- Good quality teaching inspires pupils to enjoy learning, with teachers and teaching assistants working effectively together
- Pupils behave well and are considerate of others, creating a caring school community
- The curriculum promotes personal development and celebrates the school's diversity
- Strong leadership has led to improved pupil achievement over the last two years
Areas for Improvement
- Weaknesses in spelling, punctuation and calculation skills reduce the quality of writing and slow problem-solving
- Some pupils are absent from school too often
- Teachers do not always change tasks quickly enough when work is too easy or too difficult
- Teachers are not consistent in requiring pupils to respond to written marking feedback
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils are well known by adults, feel safe and happy, and the school keeps a close eye on all pupils to ensure their wellbeing and tackle any discrimination.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club
Abbotsbury Primary School is a good school where children make a strong start in the early years and pupils make good progress with rising standards across the school. The school effectively meets pupils' academic needs while promoting their personal development and celebrating the diversity within the school community.
At a Glance
39.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 69%. Maths has remained stable at around 85%. Writing has improved from 56% to 64%.
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
24.6
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
352 pupils
420 capacity
68 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Morden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Morden
Admissions Demand - Merton
Places available
2,129
Applications
2,081
Got 1st preference
87.0%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Merton (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8565%
Overall absence
16.14907%
Persistent absence
322
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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