The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 19.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mrs Anita Saville (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRutlish School
Secondary · 537m away
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Primary · 789m away
Wimbledon School of Art
Miscellaneous · 832m away
Hillcross Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Merton Park Primary School
Primary · 976m away
Poplar Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Wimbledon Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Park Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Joseph Hood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Hood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Joseph Hood Primary School?
Joseph Hood Primary School currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Joseph Hood Primary School take?
Joseph Hood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Joseph Hood Primary School?
Joseph Hood Primary School is in London, SW20 9NS, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Joseph Hood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Joseph Hood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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