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Morden Primary School

Merton, SM4 5PXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#10,809
of 13,686 nationally

About Morden Primary School

Morden Primary School is a state primary in Merton, London, and its most recent data places it 39th out of 44 same-type schools in the local authority. That puts it in the bottom half of the borough’s primaries, with the top performers including Benedict Academy, Park Academy and St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. The school is led by headteacher Peta Blow and has a mixed, non-religious intake for children aged 3 to 11. With 229 pupils on roll against a capacity of 265, it is not at full capacity, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry: 84 families applied for 29 places, all of which went to first-preference applicants, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.9. Over 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average, reflecting the school’s role in a relatively disadvantaged pocket of Merton. The school has nursery provision and a range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, playing fields, forest school, gymnasium and even a chapel.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLondon Road, Morden, Merton, SM4 5PX
HeadteacherPeta Blow
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)41.4%
School Capacity229 / 265 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsForest SchoolDining HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChessFilm ClubChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Morden 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.