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Joseph Hood Primary School

Merton, SW20 9NSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 56 places
Ranking
#8,705
of 13,686 nationally

About Joseph Hood Primary School

Joseph Hood Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 168 applications for just 56 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. Of those applications, 27 were first-preference choices, and exactly 27 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first secured a spot. This suggests that while competition is real, those who prioritise the school are likely to get in. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2022, confirmed it remains Good, a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013 when it was rated Requires Improvement. Leadership and management were also judged Good. With a capacity of 472 and currently 352 pupils on roll, there is some headroom, though the high application numbers show demand is strong.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhatley Avenue, London, Merton, SW20 9NS
HeadteacherAnita Saville
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils352
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity352 / 472 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsCross CountryCricketDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Joseph Hood Primary School

Joseph Hood 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.