The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 35% 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 364
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Needham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Junior Academy Carshalton
Primary · 666m away
St Mary's RC Infants School
Primary · 904m away
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Mary's RC Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sutton Grammar School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Manor Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Wallington County Grammar School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushy Meadow Primary Academy?
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy currently has 364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushy Meadow Primary Academy take?
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy?
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is in Carshalton, SM5 2SG, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushy Meadow Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rushy Meadow Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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