The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- Sutton Education Trust
- Head
- Mr Paul David (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Orchard Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMuschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Primary · 1.0km away
Rushy Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Primary · 1.4km away
Carshalton High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.5km away
Wallington County Grammar School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Beddington Infants' School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Culvers House Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Culvers House Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Culvers House Primary School?
Culvers House Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Culvers House Primary School take?
Culvers House Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Culvers House Primary School?
Culvers House Primary School is in Mitcham, CR4 4JH, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Culvers House Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Culvers House Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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