Cranmer Primary School
Cranmer Primary School is a community school in Merton for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 430 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cranmer Primary School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023. In 2025, 43% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: December 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cranmer Road Mitcham Surrey CR4 4XU |
| Phone | 02086482621 |
| Reference Number | 102653 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 430 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.02%
Girls: 46.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| 2 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 3 | 27 | 28 | 55 |
| 4 | 26 | 22 | 48 |
| 5 | 41 | 28 | 69 |
| 6 | 24 | 29 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 20.9% |
| White, Other | 15.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 14.9% |
| African | 11.4% |
| Asian, Other | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% |
| Caribbean | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
Cranmer Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard in various domains including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. Pupils express a strong sense of enjoyment and safety in the school, guided by a culture of kindness and respect. The leadership maintains high expectations, particularly for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With a well-rounded curriculum centered on reading, pupils demonstrate enthusiasm and engagement in their learning.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Dec 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and ambitious culture created by leaders.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong focus on reading and systematic phonics teaching.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and model new learning well.
- Positive behaviour and high levels of pupil engagement.
- Extensive opportunities for talent development outside lessons.
- Effective communication and support for families.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding in lessons.
- Some foundation subjects lack fully developed curricular frameworks.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% | 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 | 103 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 102 | 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 | 1.5 | 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 | 1.8 | 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 | 18 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Oak Tree Primary School
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0.37 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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Benedict Academy
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Liberty Primary
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Malmesbury Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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Beecholme Primary School
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Harris Primary Academy Merton
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Cricket Green School
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0.37 miles |
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Melrose School
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0.46 miles |
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Jus'T'Learn
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0.53 miles |
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RISE Education
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0.65 miles |
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Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
0.74 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Academy
Acacia Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SF |
0.79 miles |
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Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
0.95 miles |
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Liberty Woodland School
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0.97 miles |
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Perseid School
Bordesley Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5LT |
1.34 miles |
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Harris Academy Merton
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1.36 miles |
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Carshalton Boys Sports College
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1.41 miles |
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Harris Academy Wimbledon
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1.49 miles |
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS |
1.54 miles |
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Greenshaw High School
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1.63 miles |
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Woodmansterne School
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1.66 miles |
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Graveney School
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1.87 miles |
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Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX |
1.9 miles |
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Glenthorne High School
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1.91 miles |
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Rutlish School
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2 miles |
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Wallington County Grammar School
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2.05 miles |
What is Cranmer Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cranmer Primary School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
When was Cranmer Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cranmer Primary School was last inspected in December 2023.
How many pupils does Cranmer Primary School have?
Cranmer Primary School has 430 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cranmer Primary School cover?
Cranmer Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Cranmer Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 43% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Cranmer Primary School?
Cranmer Primary School is at Cranmer Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4XU.