Morden Primary School
86%
Capacity
229
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Morden Primary School
Morden Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Merton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 265 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Morden Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peta Blow, it falls under Merton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10809th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 42 in Merton.
Morden Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 29 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
Morden Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Morden Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Merton, Morden Primary School 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 | London Road, Morden, Merton, SM4 5PX |
| Headteacher | Peta Blow |
| Local Authority | Merton |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.4% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 265 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10809th of 13,686
Nationally
1465th of 1,592
In London
38th of 42
In Merton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
London Road, Morden
Merton, SM4 5PX
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