Aragon Primary School

About Aragon Primary School

Aragon Primary School in Merton is a state primary for ages 3 to 11 that is clearly in demand. With 623 pupils on roll against a capacity of 650, the school is running close to full, and the admissions data for 2025/26 tells a story of significant oversubscription. The school received 145 total applications for just 70 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.07. Of those, 67 were first-preference applications, and 67 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first got a place, but competition for those initial slots was stiff. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools and gives the school a genuinely mixed intake. This is a school that serves a diverse local community and is clearly a popular choice among Merton families, particularly those who can secure that first-preference spot.

Academically, Aragon is a strong performer, ranking 5th out of 42 primary schools in Merton and sitting in the top 10% of schools in the local authority. Its ranking score of 84 is based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which came in at 84% in the 2023/24 academic year. That is well above the Merton local authority average of 68%. Looking at the individual subjects, 95% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, 92% in reading and 90% in writing. At the higher standard, 42% of pupils achieved that level in reading, 36% in maths, 18% in writing and 17% across all three. Average scaled scores of 108 in both reading and maths are solid. The school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across both its most recent inspections, and the ungraded inspection in 2025 noted that the school had improved significantly since its previous graded visit.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, an ICT suite and a sensory room, and runs clubs such as film club, drama and choir. Sports on offer include football, tennis, athletics, cricket, rounders and cross country. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a wide array of SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 114 parents in the 2024/25 period were overwhelmingly positive, with 93% saying they would recommend the school. 98% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 95% felt their child is safe. This is a well-regarded, oversubscribed community primary that suits families who value strong academic outcomes within a diverse and inclusive setting.

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