The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
15% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 614
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- Sutton Education Trust
- Head
- Miss Heidi Westley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Muschamp Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarshalton High School for Girls
Secondary · 827m away
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Primary · 908m away
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Primary · 931m away
St Mary's RC Infants School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's RC Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.4km away
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base's Ofsted rating?
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base?
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base currently has 614 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base take?
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base?
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base is in Carshalton, SM5 2SE, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base have a sixth form?
No, Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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