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Foresters Primary School

Sutton, SM6 9DPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#10,785
of 13,686 nationally

About Foresters Primary School

Foresters Primary School sits in a competitive corner of Sutton, but its headline metrics tell a story of a school that is working hard against the odds. The local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 is 69 per cent. Foresters comes in at 50 per cent, a gap that places it 31st out of 33 primary schools in the borough. That ranking puts it in the bottom half nationally, too, at the 79th percentile. The school serves a community with a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals — 36.3 per cent — which is well above the national average and likely a factor in these outcomes. What stands out is that despite this challenging intake, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across both its most recent inspections, in 2013 and 2023, suggesting that while academic results lag behind the LA norm, the quality of education and care is recognised as solid.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRedford Avenue, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 9DP
HeadteacherJulia Merritt
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils256
Free School Meals (FSM)36.3%
School Capacity256 / 282 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

8
LibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsTennisSwimmingCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:30-08:50

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Foresters Primary School

Foresters 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.