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Benedict Academy

Merton, CR4 3BEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#11 of 13,686 nationally

About Benedict Academy

Benedict Academy sits in the London borough of Merton and, according to the most recent data, is the top-ranked primary school in the local authority out of 42 schools. It also ranks first in the London region and 11th nationally. Its closest competitors in Merton are Park Academy, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Merton Park Primary School, all of which score highly but sit below Benedict Academy in the rankings. The school is led by headteacher Nadia El-Telbani and caters for 183 pupils aged 3 to 11, with capacity for 240. It is a non-religious state primary with a nursery provision. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school was judged Outstanding across every category that was graded: quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. This is a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in 2019, when the school was rated Inadequate overall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressChurch Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 3BE
HeadteacherNadia El-Telbani
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils183
Free School Meals (FSM)65.5%
School Capacity183 / 240 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
ICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsGymnasticsCricketTennisRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benedict Academy

Benedict Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.