Liberty Primary, Mitcham
Liberty Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Mitcham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 15 schools in Mitcham with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Merton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Liberty Primary in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Liberty Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 83% in Merton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Liberty Primary
For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Liberty Primary as their first choice and 100 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Liberty Primary are Bond Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 55% maths); St Mark's Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 96% reading, 89% maths); Haslemere Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 81% maths); and Benedict Academy (0.6 miles, 97% reading, 93% maths).
Liberty Primary's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Bond Primary SchoolSt Mark's Primary SchoolHaslemere Primary SchoolBenedict Academy
Who goes there
38.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 46.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (24%), White British (21%) and Black (14%).
In 2026, 89 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 42 (9.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Liberty Primary has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 24 places, 21 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Liberty Primary had 30 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Phipps Bridge Tram Stop, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lavender Avenue (CR4) (->nw), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 538 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Merton (354), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Liberty Primary issued 3 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Liberty Primary are St Mark's Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) and Harris Academy Wimbledon (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Liberty Primary creates an exceptionally welcoming environment where children from diverse backgrounds feel valued and safe. The school excels at developing confident readers and provides outstanding support for young children starting school. Parents will appreciate the wealth of enrichment activities and strong emphasis on helping children become well-rounded, caring individuals.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading programme with regular staff training and quick identification of pupils who need extra support
- Outstanding early years provision with expertly designed curriculum across all areas of learning
- Exceptional personal development with rich opportunities for character building, community involvement, and cultural celebrations
- Well-trained staff providing specialist support for pupils with SEND
- Strong, warm relationships between staff and pupils creating a safe and happy environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers' explanations lack accuracy and misconceptions are not consistently identified or corrected, limiting pupil understanding
- Need for more consistent implementation of the curriculum across different subjects and year groups
- Leaders should provide more training and support to ensure all staff can deliver the curriculum effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with all staff trained to notice and report concerns, meticulous record-keeping, and close collaboration with local safeguarding partners to support pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Karate, reading club, sports, choir, music, museum visits, theatre visits, art gallery visits, breakfast club, after-school club
Liberty Primary is a good school where pupils thrive in a culture of acceptance and respect. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with exceptional early years provision and outstanding personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
38.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.9
Avg class size
26.2
Infant (KS1)
26.9
KS2
19
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Liberty Primary
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Liberty Primary.
- ClubsComplete at Bond Primary School340m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning, Mitcham790m away · Not yet graded
- Sports Focus Coaching Singlegate940m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Liberty Primary is a community school, so its term dates are set by Merton. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Liberty Primary from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Liberty Primary 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
- 73
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 73 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 67 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
397 pupils
447 places
50 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Mitcham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Mitcham
Across Merton council
Places available
2,114
Applications
2,015
Got 1st preference
86.4%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Merton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(13)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
89
SEN Support
42
EHC Plans
29.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Liberty Primary has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 24 places, 21 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
446
Total Pupils
238
Boys
208
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
14.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,386
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,539
Per pupil
£2946k
Total funding
£206k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.0%
Overall absence
21.7%
Persistent absence
355
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Liberty Primary
What are SATs results like at Liberty Primary?
Of the pupils at Liberty Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Liberty Primary's Ofsted rating?
Liberty Primary was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Liberty Primary?
No fixed boundary. When Liberty Primary is oversubscribed, Merton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 447 places.
How big are the classes at Liberty Primary?
Classes at Liberty Primary average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary has around 446 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Liberty Primary have specialist SEN provision?
Liberty Primary has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 24 places, 21 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Liberty Primary?
7% of sessions were missed at Liberty Primary in 2024/25. 21.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Liberty Primary?
Apply through Merton's coordinated admissions process, naming Liberty Primary on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Liberty Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Liberty Primary: ClubsComplete at Bond Primary School (340m away, registered, not yet graded), First Class Learning, Mitcham (790m away, registered, not yet graded) and Sports Focus Coaching Singlegate (940m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Liberty Primary's term dates?
Liberty Primary is a community school, so its term dates are set by Merton. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Liberty Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 73 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 67 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary is at Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EB.
Sources: Merton term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)