Haslemere Primary School
About Haslemere Primary School
Haslemere Primary School in Merton is a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently home to 337 pupils against a capacity of 498. That leaves a fair amount of physical space, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 60 applications for just 30 places, with 33 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at exactly 2:1, so securing a spot is competitive. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 41.3% of children eligible for free school meals — well above the national average and a significant marker of the community the school serves. Headteacher Martin Roughley leads a school that, on paper, looks like a popular local option drawing families from across the area, particularly those who value a non-religious, inclusive setting.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 28 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 EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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