Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School, New Malden
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Malden Manor provides a caring, inclusive environment where all children make good progress, regardless of their background or additional needs. Teachers have high expectations and use creative, hands-on learning to engage pupils. Parents are very positive about the school, with the vast majority saying their child is happy and would recommend it to others.
Key Strengths
- Good progress across all year groups, with pupils reaching above-average standards by Year 6
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs, including those with special educational needs and English as an additional language
- Strong behaviour, good attendance, and trusting relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective use of outdoor learning and hands-on experiences to deepen understanding
- High expectations of all pupils, including the most able
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not fully understand lessons and have to wait for adult help, which slows their progress
- Marking does not consistently show pupils how to improve their work
- Boys' writing and handwriting in younger classes need improvement, particularly in motivation and letter formation
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel safe and happy in school with trusting relationships between pupils and adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Out-of-hours club providing childcare before and after school
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School is a good school where pupils make good progress and attain standards above those usually found by the end of Year 6. Good teaching, positive pupil attitudes, and effective support for vulnerable learners contribute to the school's success.
At a Glance
23.7%
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 77% to 85%. Maths has improved from 79% to 87%. Writing has declined from 88% to 84%.
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
341 pupils
472 capacity
131 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - New Malden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for New Malden
Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Thames
Places available
1,702
Applications
1,568
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across Kingston upon Thames (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.03653%
Overall absence
11.52738%
Persistent absence
347
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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