The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mr Andrew Knox (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
Church Lane, Merton Park, London, SW19 3HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRutlish School
Secondary · 452m away
Park Academy
Primary · 599m away
Poplar Primary School
Primary · 705m away
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Primary · 897m away
Wimbledon School of Art
Miscellaneous · 898m away
Joseph Hood Primary School
Primary · 976m away
Hillcross Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Liberty Woodland School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merton Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Merton Park Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merton Park Primary School?
Merton Park Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merton Park Primary School take?
Merton Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merton Park Primary School?
Merton Park Primary School is in London, SW19 3HQ, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merton Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Merton Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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