Liberty Primary
90%
Capacity
442
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Liberty Primary
Liberty Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Merton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 442 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 490 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Liberty Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rena Shahjahan, it falls under Merton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7338th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 42 in Merton.
Liberty Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 55 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
Liberty Primary has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 13 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Liberty Primary include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Merton, Liberty Primary is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Western Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 3EB |
| Headteacher | Rena Shahjahan |
| Local Authority | Merton |
| Number of Pupils | 442 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.7% |
| School Capacity | 442 / 490 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7338th of 13,686
Nationally
1207th of 1,592
In London
27th of 42
In Merton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Liberty Primary
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Contact Information
Western Road, Mitcham
Merton, CR4 3EB
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