Park Academy

About Park Academy

Park Academy, a state primary in Merton, received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in November 2023, a significant jump from its previous Good rating in 2017. The school achieved top marks across every category, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management. This academic strength is backed by strong Key Stage 2 results from the 2023/24 academic year. An impressive 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Merton local authority average of 68%. This performance places Park Academy second out of 42 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top five per cent nationally. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 31% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, while 69% reached the higher standard in maths alone.

Digging deeper into the exam data, Park Academy’s average scaled scores in both reading and maths were 111, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. In reading, 92% of pupils met the expected standard and 62% reached the higher standard. Writing and maths also saw 88% of pupils meeting expectations, with 35% achieving the higher standard in writing and 69% in maths. This consistency across subjects suggests a well-structured curriculum that supports both core skills and deeper understanding. The school’s Ofsted report notes Outstanding provision in early years as well, indicating strong foundations from Reception onwards. With a relatively small cohort of 127 pupils against a capacity of 210, class sizes are likely to be smaller than average, which may contribute to the tailored attention reflected in these results. The school’s ranking score of 88 places it just behind Benedict Academy in the local league table.

Park Academy is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 101 applications for just 22 places, with 13 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.59. This high demand reflects its strong reputation. The school offers a range of facilities including a gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite, forest school area, sensory room, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Clubs include gardening, coding and film club, while sports on offer are rounders, dance, cricket, gymnastics and athletics. The school has a broad SEND provision, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families seeking a high-performing, inclusive primary with a strong academic track record and a clear focus on personal development, Park Academy is a compelling choice, though securing a place will require a first-preference application given the competition.

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