Abbotsbury Primary School, Morden

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~340m)Possible (~485m)Unlikely (~631m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Ro Maybury
Pupils:352 / 420 capacity
LA:Merton
Phone:02086401010
Address:Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5JS
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 13 March 2023View full report
URN:102649
UKPRN:10080002
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Mitcham and Morden
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+4ppMathsWriting+8pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Morden South Rail Station
270m · 4 min walk
Morden South (Entrance)
316m · 5 min walk
St Helier Station (Entrance)
576m · 9 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Morden
772m · 13 min walk
Morden Underground Station
784m · 13 min walk

Bus Stops

Abbotsbury Road (Stop A)
189m · 3 min walk
Morden South (Stop MA)
320m · 5 min walk
The Willows (Stop B)
347m · 6 min walk
FARM ROAD (->S)
371m · 6 min walk
Chalgrove Avenue (Stop MB)
411m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

84%

Available places

352 pupils

420 capacity

68 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Morden

Low pressure
New homes approved:308
Projected new pupils:77

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Morden

Admissions Demand - Merton

Low demand0.98x oversubscription

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)

13 March 2023
31 October 2017
19 June 2013
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.8565%

Overall absence

16.14907%

Persistent absence

322

Enrolments

Authorised4.91925%
Unauthorised0.93725%
Persistent (10%+)16.14907%
Severe (50%+)1.5528%

Absence trend

4.71086%
18/19
4.59004%
20/21
6.98603%
21/22
5.72972%
22/23
6.05147%
23/24
5.8565%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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