Benedict Academy

About Benedict Academy

Benedict Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Merton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Nadia El-Telbani, it falls under Merton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 11th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 42 in Merton.

Benedict Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 19 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

Benedict Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (27 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Benedict Academy include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 65.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Merton, Benedict Academy 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.

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