Perseid School
Perseid School is a community special school in Merton for pupils aged 3 to 19. It has 186 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Perseid School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bordesley Road Morden Surrey SM4 5LT |
| Phone | 02086489737 |
| Reference Number | 102698 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.74%
Girls: 32.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 2 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 3 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 10 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 11 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 22% |
| African | 16.1% |
| Asian, Other | 16.1% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
Perseid School continues to maintain the high standards that earned it an outstanding rating in its last inspection. The school provides excellent support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make exceptional progress in their learning and personal development. Staff members effectively tailor the curriculum to meet individual needs, fostering a supportive and positive environment that encourages both academic and emotional growth. With strong community partnerships and opportunities for real-world experiences, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their future transitions.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 01 Dec 2015 | Short inspection |
| 19 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Staff deliver expertly tailored curriculums to meet individual pupil needs.
- Pupils make exceptional progress thanks to highly skilled staff.
- The school fosters close partnerships with specialists and therapists.
- Staff utilize an effective assessment system to identify learning gaps.
- The personal development programme is well considered and organized.
- Pupils are well prepared for their next steps after school.
- There is excellent behaviour and support for pupils' emotional needs.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 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 |
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 | -14.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -12.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -11.4 | 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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What is Perseid School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Perseid School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was Perseid School last inspected by Ofsted?
Perseid School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does Perseid School have?
Perseid School has 186 pupils on roll.
What age range does Perseid School cover?
Perseid School for pupils aged 3 to 19.
What are Perseid School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Perseid School?
Perseid School is at Bordesley Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5LT.