Wallington Primary Academy, Wallington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wallington Primary Academy creates a caring, inclusive environment where all children are welcomed and supported to learn together. The school prioritizes reading and language development from the early years, with a well-planned curriculum that emphasizes knowledge building over time. Children benefit from rich experiences including museum visits, art galleries and community activities that broaden their horizons and support their personal development.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and phonics with most pupils developing secure early reading skills
- Well-designed, coherent curriculum emphasizing oracy and vocabulary development
- Inclusive culture with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Rich personal development programme with educational visits and enrichment activities
- Professional development well-structured with staff feeling valued and supported
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 2 test results below national averages for three consecutive years, particularly in writing
- Attendance remains low with persistent absence issues for some groups of pupils
- Variability in how teachers identify and address misconceptions and secure basic skills
- Progress in wider curriculum subjects inconsistent, with gaps in mathematical fluency
- Early years outdoor provision and children's independence could be developed further
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to museums, art galleries, farms and other localities, cultural events, community activities, trust-wide enrichment opportunities
Wallington Primary Academy is a school with expected standards across most areas, demonstrating caring leadership and inclusive practices. However, pupils' achievements in key stage 2 remain below national averages, and attendance needs improvement.
At a Glance
54.7%
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 37% to 45%. Maths has improved from 27% to 45%. Writing has improved from 28% to 41%.
Class Sizes
19.6
Avg class size
17.7
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
35%
Available places
155 pupils
446 capacity
291 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wallington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wallington
Admissions Demand - Sutton
Places available
2,439
Applications
2,209
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Sutton (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.73031%
Overall absence
33.93939%
Persistent absence
165
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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