Stanley Park Infants School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stanley Park Road Carshalton Surrey SM5 3JL |
| Reference Number | 145385 |
Stanley Park Infants School has shown good overall effectiveness in its first inspection since becoming an academy in February 2018. The school has created a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, and they are described as happy and proud members of the school community. The curriculum is ambitious, catering well to all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Significant strengths were noted in early years and personal development, with children developing key skills and knowledge exceptionally well. However, some areas within the early reading curriculum require improvement to ensure better support for weaker readers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 288 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.88%
Girls: 53.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 47 | 88 |
| 2 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.1% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| Indian | 6.9% |
| White & Asian | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Stanley Park Infants' School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school fosters a friendly and nurturing environment.
- Pupils develop strong relationships with staff and feel safe.
- The ambitious curriculum is well designed and implemented.
- Exceptional provision for personal development.
- Leaders prioritize phonics teaching, helping pupils learn to read well.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Some phonics lesson activities do not effectively develop reading fluency and accuracy.
- In Years 1 and 2, not all reading materials are fully matched to pupils' phonics knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 79 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 47 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
0 miles |
|
Wood Field Primary School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Carshalton, SM5 3HW |
0.3 miles |
|
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Harbury Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4LA |
0.53 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PB |
0.69 miles |
|
Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD |
0.7 miles |
|
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3DW |
0.73 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PT |
0.82 miles |
|
Seaton House School
|
0.97 miles |
|
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2NS |
1.02 miles |
|
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Denmark Road, Denmark Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JE |
1.03 miles |
|
Bandon Hill Primary School
Sandy Lane South, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9QU |
1.1 miles |
|
Devonshire Primary School
Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5JL |
1.13 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Junior School
Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School, Bute Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8BZ |
1.15 miles |
|
Foresters Primary School
Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DP |
1.21 miles |
|
Manor Park Primary Academy
Greyhound Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AW |
1.24 miles |
|
Beddington Infants' School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7LF |
1.25 miles |
|
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG |
1.37 miles |
|
Wallington Primary Academy
Mollison Drive, Roundshaw, Wallington, SM6 9JN |
1.45 miles |
|
Cumnor House School
|
1.53 miles |
|
Laleham Lea School
29 Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3JJ |
1.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
0.62 miles |
|
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS |
0.71 miles |
|
Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
0.79 miles |
|
Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX |
1.05 miles |
|
Wallington County Grammar School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH |
1.16 miles |
|
Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5SJ |
1.23 miles |
|
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AS |
1.34 miles |
|
Grove Road School
36-46 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT |
1.35 miles |
|
Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road, Sutton, SM2 5RD |
1.39 miles |
|
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ |
1.42 miles |
|
The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP |
1.43 miles |
|
Sutton High School GDST
|
1.53 miles |
|
Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
1.55 miles |
|
Sherwood Foundation School
Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP |
1.57 miles |
|
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW |
1.65 miles |
|
Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY |
1.72 miles |
|
The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
1.75 miles |
|
Homefield Preparatory School
|
1.79 miles |
|
Carew Academy
33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ |
1.86 miles |
|
Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH |
1.94 miles |