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Culvers House Primary School

Sutton, CR4 4JHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
#6,608
of 13,686 nationally

About Culvers House Primary School

Culvers House Primary School in Sutton is a mixed, non-denominational state primary that currently educates 410 pupils against a capacity of 446, leaving a small amount of headroom. Its intake reflects a notably diverse socioeconomic profile: 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 146 applications for just 57 places, with 54 of those offers going to first-preference families. That works out at 2.56 applications per place, a clear signal that local parents are actively choosing Culvers House. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families secure a place before the main reception intake. Oversubscription is a reality here, so anyone considering the school should be prepared to apply early and list it as a top preference.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOrchard Avenue, Mitcham, Sutton, CR4 4JH
HeadteacherPaul David
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity410 / 446 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsFootballCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubFilm ClubDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: culvershouse.sutton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Culvers House Primary School

Culvers House 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.