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Garfield Primary School

Merton, SW19 8SBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,957
of 13,686 nationally

About Garfield Primary School

If you're a parent considering Garfield Primary School, the feedback from other families is remarkably strong. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, every single parent who responded said they would recommend the school. That's a 100% recommend rate from 55 respondents. The detail backs that up: 95% of parents strongly agreed their child is happy, and 89% strongly agreed their child feels safe. There's also a clear sense that the school communicates well, with 75% strongly agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 65% strongly agreeing they're kept informed of progress. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 academic year, Garfield received 165 applications for just 60 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.75 applicants per place. Of those, 51 families put it as their first preference, which suggests a strong reputation among local parents.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGarfield Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8SB
HeadteacherLouise Aziz
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils300
Free School Meals (FSM)31.3%
School Capacity300 / 498 (60% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 55 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsTennisAthleticsSwimmingDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubGardeningScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garfield Primary School

Garfield 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.