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Beecholme Primary School

Merton, CR4 2HZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#11,765
of 13,686 nationally

About Beecholme Primary School

Beecholme Primary School in Merton is a smaller-than-average primary, currently teaching 170 pupils against a capacity of 210, which suggests there is room for growth. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake. It received 47 applications for just 16 places, an oversubscription ratio of nearly 3:1, and all 12 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. This combination of high FSM and strong local demand paints a picture of a school that is both a vital community resource and a popular choice among local families. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary for ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision available, and is led by headteacher Hayley Lewis.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEdgehill Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 2HZ
HeadteacherHayley Lewis
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils170
Free School Meals (FSM)37.2%
School Capacity170 / 210 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibrarySensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisCross CountryFootballDanceRoundersNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:55

Source: beecholme.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beecholme Primary School

Beecholme Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.