Pelham Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pelham Primary School excels at supporting all children to succeed, with expert teaching that adapts to individual learning needs. The school creates an inclusive, nurturing environment where pupils develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of belonging. Every child has access to a rich curriculum with diverse enrichment opportunities, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next educational stage.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching across reading, language and mathematics with consistent, effective methods that ensure no pupil is left behind
- Excellent inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs, disabilities and those learning English as an additional language
- Ambitious, well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge and skills over time and reflects school diversity
- Highly effective early years provision with nurturing environment and strong foundations in phonics and early learning
- Strong leadership and governance with rigorous monitoring and strategic use of funding to support disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance for a small number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities remains lower than peers, though targeted strategies are having noticeable impact
- Work to further strengthen extended writing across the curriculum is already well underway
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, sports, leadership roles, performances, clubs, boccia tournaments, STEM club, origami club, play therapy, enrichment activities
Pelham Primary School is a high-performing primary school where pupils make substantial achievements from their starting points and benefit from an ambitious, well-structured curriculum. The school provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs, and maintains a calm, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
At a Glance
14.5%
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 declined from 93% to 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has improved from 71% to 76%.
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
19
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
392 pupils
446 capacity
54 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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.94336%
Overall absence
6.80473%
Persistent absence
338
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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