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Dundonald Primary School

Merton, SW19 3QHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
77 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#3,562
of 13,686 nationally

About Dundonald Primary School

Dundonald Primary School in Merton is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11 that is clearly in high demand. With 430 pupils on roll against a capacity of 464, the school is nearly full, and the oversubscription picture is striking. For the 2025/26 intake, the school offered 59 places but received 379 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6.42. Of those, 77 families put it as their first preference, and 49 of those received offers. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average: just 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary figure of around 23% nationally. This suggests a largely middle-class catchment, which is consistent with the school’s location in Merton, a borough with a strong reputation for its primary schools. The school has a nursery provision, so families can join from age three, and it is a mixed, non-religious school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDundonald Road, London, Merton, SW19 3QH
HeadteacherLisa Carmen
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils430
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity430 / 464 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisCross CountryAthleticsDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirDramaBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Dundonald 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.