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Park Academy

Merton, SW19 3EFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#474 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address200 Dorset Road, London, Merton, SW19 3EF
HeadteacherStefan Johnson
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils127
Free School Meals (FSM)33.1%
School Capacity127 / 210 (60% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersDanceCricketGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Park Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.