Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is performing well overall and has received a 'Good' rating across all inspection categories in its first Ofsted inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and encouraged to voice their opinions. With high expectations from leadership and a strong commitment to personal development, pupils thrive both academically and socially. Strengths of the school include effective leadership, a committed staff, and a strong focus on foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school also actively engages parents, enhancing student support outside of school. However, certain areas, particularly in the development of the curriculum in foundation subjects and reading resources for home practice, require further attention to ensure the students' continuous improvement and achievement.

Strengths

• High expectations for pupil achievement
• Strong engagement of pupils through 'Pupil Parliament'
• Positive behaviour management system with low instances of bullying
• Well-supported personal development through clubs and activities
• Effective leadership and supportive staff environment
• Successful early years education that prepares pupils for Year 1

Areas for Improvement

• Plans for some foundation subjects, like design and technology, are in early stages
• Books sent home may not fully support the reading program
• Need to improve reading skills continuity in upper key stage 2
• Persistent absenteeism remains a concern

• 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

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is part of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, which runs 5 schools. The nearest others:

• Stanley Park Infants School Carshalton
• Barrow Hedges Primary School Carshalton
• Avenue Primary Academy Sutton
• Wallington Primary Academy Wallington

What is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.

When was Rushy Meadow Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy was last inspected in September 2025.

How many pupils does Rushy Meadow Primary Academy have?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy has 388 pupils on roll.

What age range does Rushy Meadow Primary Academy cover?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Rushy Meadow Primary Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is at Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG.