Cricket Green School, Mitcham
Cricket Green School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Mitcham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Cricket Green School in detail
Cricket Green School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Cricket Green School are Melrose School (0.2 miles, Good); Lavender Lodge School (0.5 miles, Good, selective); Perseid School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); and Wandle Valley Academy (1.3 miles, Good).
Melrose SchoolLavender Lodge SchoolPerseid SchoolWandle Valley Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 30 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 97% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college.
Who goes there
57.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Black (22%) and Asian (19%).
Almost every pupil at Cricket Green School has an education, health and care plan (267 of 267 in 2026). The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Cricket Green School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Mitcham Tram Stop, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mitcham / Lower Green, 30 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Cricket Green School issued 9 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from February 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Cricket Green School excels at tailoring learning to each child's individual needs while maintaining high expectations - pupils achieve way beyond what parents thought possible. The school uses real-world contexts like the school cafe, garden, and animals to make learning practical and meaningful. Staff are praised for their unlimited patience and compassion, and the leadership team is dedicated to helping every pupil feel secure and valued.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective, personalised curriculum designed around each pupil's education, health and care plan with no ceiling on success -
- Expert teaching of early reading using phonics, with sustained support tailored to each pupil's needs -
- Exceptional personal development and physical well-being focus, including travel training and independence skills to prepare pupils for the future -
- Skilled behaviour management using positive approaches, with staff interpreting behaviour as communication -
- Innovative whole-school events that inspire pupils while maintaining a secure, trusting environment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff prioritising pupil well-being and safety, receiving regular training, knowing how to identify risks and respond to concerns, maintaining detailed records that are monitored regularly, and leaders working effectively with other agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
School cafe, garden activities, school animals, music festival events, travel training, visits to local shops
Cricket Green School is an outstanding special school that serves pupils aged 4-19 with a diverse range of needs including moderate and severe learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, and speech and language difficulties. Pupils thrive in this friendly and inspirational environment where leaders have high expectations and unrelenting ambition for their success.
At a Glance
57.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD, Speech and language, Autism +4
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Cricket Green School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Cricket Green School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Cricket Green School is in Merton; for families living there:
Apply to Merton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 91
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 91 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 71 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
22 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
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
267 pupils
260 places
7 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Mitcham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Mitcham
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
267
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Cricket Green School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
267
Total Pupils
172
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
45
Teachers
5.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,122
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.4%
Overall absence
34.0%
Persistent absence
215
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cricket Green School
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Questions parents ask about Cricket Green School
What are GCSE results like at Cricket Green School?
In the 2025 results, pupils at Cricket Green School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Cricket Green School's Ofsted rating?
Cricket Green School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Cricket Green School?
No fixed boundary. When Cricket Green School is oversubscribed, Merton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Cricket Green School?
Cricket Green School has around 267 pupils on roll. 58% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Cricket Green School have specialist SEN provision?
Cricket Green School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Cricket Green School?
12.4% of sessions were missed at Cricket Green School in 2024/25. 34% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cricket Green School?
Apply through Merton's coordinated admissions process, naming Cricket Green School 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.
How many road collisions happen near Cricket Green School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 91 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 71 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 22 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 Cricket Green School?
Cricket Green School is at Lower Green West, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)