The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 36.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- Sutton Education Trust
- Head
- Mrs Julia Merritt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBandon Hill Primary School
Primary · 333m away
St Elphege's RC Junior School
Primary · 529m away
St Elphege's RC Infants' School
Primary · 529m away
Wallington Primary Academy
Primary · 550m away
Amy Johnson Primary School
Primary · 550m away
Wilson's School
Secondary · 621m away
The John Fisher School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Wallington High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Foresters Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Foresters Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Foresters Primary School?
Foresters Primary School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Foresters Primary School take?
Foresters Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Foresters Primary School?
Foresters Primary School is in Wallington, SM6 9DP, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Foresters Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Foresters Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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