The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
44%
+36.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 127
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 33.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stefan Johnson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
200 Dorset Road, London, SW19 3EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerton Park Primary School
Primary · 599m away
Poplar Primary School
Primary · 782m away
Haslemere Primary School
Primary · 867m away
Liberty Woodland School
Independent · 991m away
Rutlish School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Benedict Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Perseid School
Special school · 1.3km away
Abbotsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Park Academy a selective school?
No. Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Academy?
Park Academy currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Academy take?
Park Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Park Academy?
Park Academy is in London, SW19 3EF, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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