Merton Abbey Primary School
Merton Abbey Primary School is a community school in Merton for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 204 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Merton Abbey Primary School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024. In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Path Merton London SW19 2JY |
| Phone | 02085427129 |
| Reference Number | 102638 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 204 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.98%
Girls: 49.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 56.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 4 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| 5 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 6 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 16.7% |
| White, Other | 15.2% |
| Asian, Other | 13.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.8% |
| African | 11.3% |
| Indian | 6.9% |
| Caribbean | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
Merton Abbey Primary School continues to demonstrate good overall performance, characterized by a happy and secure environment where pupils feel supported and included. The school is praised for its focus on creating a close-knit community where both pupils and staff thrive. With a well-structured curriculum that effectively supports learning in subjects such as phonics and mathematics, pupils show remarkable achievement and engagement in their studies. Opportunities for creativity and collaboration, such as musical events and community interactions, further enhance the pupils' learning experience. However, the school faces challenges in ensuring all pupils develop a secure understanding of subject-specific vocabulary, which can lead to gaps in knowledge over time. Additionally, attendance rates, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, remain a concern, impacting some students' overall progress. Despite these issues, the school has established effective strategies for assessment and support, aiming to remedy these areas while maintaining a high standard of education.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and secure in a supportive environment.
- Strong focus on phonics leads to effective reading skills development.
- Curriculum designed to build on prior learning
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement.
- Pupils actively participate in creative activities and community service.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent development of subject-specific vocabulary.
- High rates of persistent absence among some pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 105 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 104 | 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 | -0.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 2.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 2.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Park Academy
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All Saints' CofE Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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Merton Park Primary School
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Haslemere Primary School
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
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Singlegate Primary School
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The Priory CofE School
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Poplar Primary School
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Dundonald Primary School
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Liberty Primary
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Wimbledon Chase Primary School
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Willington School
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Benedict Academy
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Joseph Hood Primary School
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1.15 miles |
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Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
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1.18 miles |
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Sellincourt Primary School
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Harris Academy Wimbledon
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0.15 miles |
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Rutlish School
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0.81 miles |
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Wimbledon School of Art
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0.93 miles |
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Liberty Woodland School
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0.94 miles |
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Wimbledon High School GDST
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1.06 miles |
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RISE Education
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1.12 miles |
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Melrose School
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1.12 miles |
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Perseid School
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1.19 miles |
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Ricards Lodge High School
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1.23 miles |
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Cricket Green School
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1.24 miles |
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Hall School Wimbledon
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1.33 miles |
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Wimbledon College
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1.38 miles |
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon
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1.38 miles |
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Jus'T'Learn
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1.4 miles |
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Paddock School
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1.41 miles |
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Norwegian School in London
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1.52 miles |
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Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
1.58 miles |
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King's College School
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1.62 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Academy
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1.65 miles |
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Garratt Park School
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1.65 miles |
What is Merton Abbey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Merton Abbey Primary School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was Merton Abbey Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Merton Abbey Primary School was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Merton Abbey Primary School have?
Merton Abbey Primary School has 204 pupils on roll.
What age range does Merton Abbey Primary School cover?
Merton Abbey Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Merton Abbey Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Merton Abbey Primary School?
Merton Abbey Primary School is at High Path, Merton, London, SW19 2JY.