The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 51% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 50.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mr Michael Bradley (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
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
November 2004 | Inspection
Location
High Path, Merton, London, SW19 2JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Academy
Primary · 600m away
Merton Park Primary School
Primary · 884m away
Haslemere Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Rutlish School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Poplar Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Liberty Primary
Primary · 1.5km away
Wimbledon School of Art
Miscellaneous · 1.5km away
Liberty Woodland School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merton Abbey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Merton Abbey Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merton Abbey Primary School?
Merton Abbey Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merton Abbey Primary School take?
Merton Abbey Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merton Abbey Primary School?
Merton Abbey Primary School is in London, SW19 2JY, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merton Abbey Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Merton Abbey Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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