Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base

Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base is performing well, consistently achieving above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics. With a strong focus on safeguarding and a nurturing school environment, pupils feel safe and valued, which contributes to their excellent overall experience. Although there are notable strengths, such as ambitious curricular design and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, some areas require further attention, particularly in handwriting and pencil grip for older students.

Strengths

• Pupils consistently achieve above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Strong emphasis on safeguarding creates a safe and open school environment.
• Inclusive practices support the integration of SEND pupils into mainstream classes.
• Effective leadership with a clear vision for school improvement.
• Positive behaviour management contributes to a productive learning atmosphere.

Areas for Improvement

• Persistent inaccuracies in letter formation and pencil grip identified as an area for improvement.
• Inconsistencies in checking pupils' understanding may lead to misconceptions.

In 2024–25 pupils at Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base attended 94.8% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 14.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.5% of pupils at Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base had 20.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base received £9,521 and spent £9,537 for each of its 562 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £357,000 (£636 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Avenue Primary Academy
• Barrow Hedges Primary School
• Beddington Park Academy
• Cheam Fields Primary Academy
• Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
• Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
• Manor Park Primary Academy
• St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
• St Elphege's RC Infants' School
• St Elphege's RC Junior School

Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base is part of Sutton Education Trust, which runs 6 schools. The nearest others:

• Culvers House Primary School Mitcham
• Beddington Infants' School Wallington
• Sherwood Foundation School Wallington
• High View Primary School Wallington
• Dorchester Primary School Worcester Park

What is Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base is Expected standard, from an inspection in March 2026.

When was Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base last inspected by Ofsted?

Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base was last inspected in March 2026.

How many pupils does Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base have?

Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base has 574 pupils on roll.

What age range does Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base cover?

Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base?

Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base is at Muschamp Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SE.