The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 381
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mr Stephen Donegan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Malmesbury Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
Pupil referral unit · 339m away
Tweeddale Primary School
Primary · 629m away
Green Wrythe Primary School
Primary · 685m away
Abbey Primary School
Primary · 905m away
Wandle Valley School
Special school · 1.2km away
Wandle Valley Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
The Anchor School
Independent · 1.2km away
Glenthorne High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Malmesbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Malmesbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Malmesbury Primary School?
Malmesbury Primary School currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malmesbury Primary School take?
Malmesbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Malmesbury Primary School?
Malmesbury Primary School is in Morden, SM4 6HG, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Malmesbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Malmesbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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