Merton Park Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Merton Park is an outstanding school where children love learning and make excellent progress. Teachers create memorable learning experiences through engaging lessons and enriching visits like seeing Macbeth at the Globe Theatre. The school provides excellent support for all children, including those with additional needs, and has created a warm, supportive community where pupils have excellent attitudes and behaviour.
Key Strengths
- Achievement is outstanding with pupils reaching much higher standards than national average
- Teaching is outstanding with highly professional teachers who inspire pupils and make learning memorable
- Behaviour is outstanding with excellent pupil attitudes and a warm, caring school community
- Curriculum is outstanding with rich visits, outdoor activities and real-life learning opportunities
- Leadership is outstanding with relentless ambition to improve and a strong focus on closing achievement gaps
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to raise standards in writing and close the small gaps between boys and girls
- Work with partner schools to develop new approaches to assessment and the curriculum in line with National Curriculum requirements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are highly effective and meet all statutory requirements.
Extracurricular Activities
Tag rugby, dance, competition-level gymnastics, boccia, visits to The Globe theatre, National Theatre performances, BBC performances, national competitions
Merton Park Primary School is an outstanding school that has improved significantly since its previous inspection. Pupils achieve much higher standards than the national average, with excellent teaching, behaviour, and a rich, engaging curriculum.
At a Glance
9.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
133 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 96%. Maths has remained stable at around 96%. Writing has improved from 87% to 93%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
230 pupils
246 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Merton
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3583%
Overall absence
5.61798%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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