Abbotsbury Primary School
91%
Capacity
381
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Abbotsbury Primary School
Abbotsbury Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Merton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 381 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abbotsbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ro Maybury, it falls under Merton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10824th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 42 in Merton.
Abbotsbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Abbotsbury Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 24 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbotsbury Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Merton, Abbotsbury Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Abbotsbury Road, Morden, Merton, SM4 5JS |
| Headteacher | Ro Maybury |
| Local Authority | Merton |
| Number of Pupils | 381 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.9% |
| School Capacity | 381 / 420 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10824th of 13,686
Nationally
1466th of 1,592
In London
39th of 42
In Merton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Abbotsbury Road, Morden
Merton, SM4 5JS
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