Dundonald Primary School
Dundonald Primary School is a community school in Merton for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 423 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Dundonald Primary School is Good, from an inspection in March 2023. In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: March 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dundonald Road London SW19 3QH |
| Phone | 02087151188 |
| Reference Number | 102628 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 423 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.37%
Girls: 45.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 | 58 |
| 4 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| 6 | 26 | 18 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 23.9% |
| White, Other | 19.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 13.5% |
| Indian | 9.2% |
| Chinese | 8.5% |
| White & Asian | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| Irish | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
Dundonald Primary School has shown commendable performance overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in several key areas, with 'Outstanding' noted in personal development. The school fosters a positive and safe environment where pupils feel valued and empowered to contribute to their community. The ambitious curriculum, designed to support the diverse needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), is a notable strength. However, the inspection revealed some gaps in the curriculum planning between early years and Year 1, which may hinder continuity in pupils' learning progression.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe, with strong support systems in place.
- High expectations of behaviour and learning are effectively maintained by staff.
- The school promotes a broad and rich curriculum focused on key competencies.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND to help them access learning.
- Opportunities for leadership and personal development are abundant for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not clearly define how Year 1 learning builds on early years education.
- Support for some pupils in phonics and reading is not always well-targeted.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 110 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 0.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 5.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Third Preference | 71 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QB |
0.25 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QL |
0.41 miles |
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Pelham Primary School
Southey Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NU |
0.53 miles |
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Donhead Preparatory School
33 Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NP |
0.55 miles |
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Willington School
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0.61 miles |
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Merton Park Primary School
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0.61 miles |
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Wimbledon Common Preparatory School
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0.62 miles |
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The Norwegian Kindergarten In London
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0.69 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
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0.76 miles |
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Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
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0.78 miles |
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Merton Abbey Primary School
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0.84 miles |
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Hollymount School
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0.91 miles |
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Park Academy
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The Priory CofE School
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0.93 miles |
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Poplar Primary School
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1.02 miles |
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The Study Preparatory School
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1.15 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Primary School
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1.17 miles |
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Garfield Primary School
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1.2 miles |
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Hillcross Primary School
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1.25 miles |
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Wimbledon School of Art
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0.23 miles |
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Wimbledon High School GDST
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0.44 miles |
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Hall School Wimbledon
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0.52 miles |
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Wimbledon College
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0.54 miles |
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Rutlish School
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0.55 miles |
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HA |
0.56 miles |
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Norwegian School in London
28 Arterberry Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8AH |
0.69 miles |
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King's College School
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0.79 miles |
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Ricards Lodge High School
Lake Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HB |
0.88 miles |
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Harris Academy Wimbledon
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0.99 miles |
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Liberty Woodland School
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1.49 miles |
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Perseid School
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1.49 miles |
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Raynes Park High School
Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL |
1.55 miles |
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Garratt Park School
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1.77 miles |
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Tram House School
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1.77 miles |
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Paddock School
120 Broadwater Road, London, SW17 0DZ |
1.86 miles |
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Melrose School
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1.88 miles |
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Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 6JB |
1.91 miles |
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Blossom House School
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1.93 miles |
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RISE Education
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1.95 miles |
What is Dundonald Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Dundonald Primary School is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
When was Dundonald Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Dundonald Primary School was last inspected in March 2023.
How many pupils does Dundonald Primary School have?
Dundonald Primary School has 423 pupils on roll.
What age range does Dundonald Primary School cover?
Dundonald Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Dundonald Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Dundonald Primary School?
Dundonald Primary School is at Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH.