Perseid School, Morden
Perseid School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Morden. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Perseid School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Perseid School are Melrose School (1.1 miles, Good); Cricket Green School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); Wandle Valley Academy (1.4 miles, Good); and Lavender Lodge School (1.6 miles, Good, selective).
Melrose SchoolCricket Green SchoolWandle Valley AcademyLavender Lodge School
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Perseid School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school and 92% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (92%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (69%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 40.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (27%), White British (22%) and Black (20%).
Almost every pupil at Perseid School has an education, health and care plan (185 of 186 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Perseid School provides for pupils with autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Morden South Rail Station, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbotsbury Road, 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Perseid School issued 0 suspensions, 0 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Perseid School is exceptional at understanding each child's unique needs and building their confidence and independence. Staff create a warm, calm environment where pupils feel safe and supported, with boundless enthusiasm that helps develop a 'can do' culture. By the time pupils leave, they are incredibly well prepared for their next steps in life, with many progressing to further education colleges.
Key Strengths
- Highly skilled staff deliver bespoke curriculums matched carefully to each pupil's individual needs and goals
- Exceptional progress from pupils' starting points with comprehensive support for complex SEND needs
- Excellent behaviour supported by staff who know pupils exceptionally well and use effective de-escalation strategies
- Well-designed personal development programme including horse riding, Duke of Edinburgh, sports competitions, swimming and camping
- Strong focus on practical life skills and community integration to prepare pupils for independence and next steps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong focus on keeping pupils' interests first and creating a positive safeguarding culture.
Extracurricular Activities
Horse riding, Duke of Edinburgh's award, sporting competitions with other schools, swimming, camping, singing and performance, fundraising for charities, educational community visits, work experience
Perseid School has maintained its outstanding standards with highly skilled staff delivering expertly tailored curriculums matched to each pupil's individual needs. Pupils make exceptional progress in this calm, positive environment where behaviour is excellent.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, Multi-sensory, Physical +2
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Perseid School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Perseid School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Perseid 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
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 20 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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
95%
Near capacity
186 pupils
196 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Morden
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Morden
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
185
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Perseid School provides for pupils with autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
186
Total Pupils
126
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
32
Teachers
5.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,096
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.4%
Overall absence
37.1%
Persistent absence
124
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
Perseid School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Perseid School
What are SATs results like at Perseid School?
Of the pupils at Perseid School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Perseid School's Ofsted rating?
Perseid School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Perseid School?
No fixed boundary. When Perseid School is oversubscribed, Merton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Perseid School?
Perseid School has around 186 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Perseid School have specialist SEN provision?
Perseid School provides for pupils with autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Perseid School?
11.4% of sessions were missed at Perseid School in 2024/25. 37.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Perseid School?
Apply through Merton's coordinated admissions process, naming Perseid 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 Perseid School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 20 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Perseid School?
Perseid School is at Bordesley Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)