Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus, Morden
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Morden. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 52 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 62% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college and 2% into work.
Who goes there
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 54% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (28%), White British (20%) and Asian (12%).
In 2026, 24 pupils (48%) received SEN support and 1 (2%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is St Helier Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is FURNESS ROAD (->s), 70 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at quickly building trust with pupils and supporting their emotional wellbeing alongside their learning. Staff have high aspirations for every pupil and work hard to help them successfully move on to mainstream schools or employment. The school offers excellent real-world experiences including work placements, university visits and vocational qualifications to prepare pupils for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Staff quickly build strong relationships with pupils and support them to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour
- School provides a well-sequenced curriculum with vocational learning opportunities (construction, motor mechanics, health and beauty) to prepare pupils for adulthood
- Pupils are given enriching experiences beyond the classroom and supported to successfully reintegrate to mainstream schools or other settings
- Staff receive excellent training from school experts and multi-agency professionals to support pupils' behaviour and wellbeing
- School works intensively with pupils, parents and professionals to improve attendance rates
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not routinely check pupils' understanding in all lessons, meaning some misconceptions and gaps in knowledge are not identified or addressed
- Support for the small number of pupils with significant phonics gaps is not yet finely tuned to their individual needs
- Staff need further training to help weaker readers develop fluency and catch up quickly
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, ice skating, school council, construction, motor mechanics, health and beauty workshops, university visits, work experience at local farms, substance misuse awareness workshops, community safety workshops
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus is a pupil referral unit that has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school effectively balances academic learning with emotional and social development for pupils who typically attend for a short period.
At a Glance
24.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Before and after school care
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Merton
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus is in Merton; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 69
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 69 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 11 serious and 56 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Morden
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Morden
Across Merton council
Places available
1,874
Applications
1,982
Got 1st preference
67.4%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Merton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
50.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
50
Total Pupils
32
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
37
Teachers
1.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,492
Mean salary
2026 data
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Questions parents ask about Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
What is Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus's Ofsted rating?
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus?
No fixed boundary. When Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus is oversubscribed, Merton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus?
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus has around 50 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus?
Apply through Merton's coordinated admissions process, naming Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 69 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 11 serious and 56 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus?
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus is at Canterbury Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6PT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)