Wallington Primary Academy
36%
Capacity
161
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About Wallington Primary Academy
Wallington Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sutton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 161 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (36% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wallington Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Guerin, it falls under Sutton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 24% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13475th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 33 in Sutton.
Wallington Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 12 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wallington Primary Academy include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Coding, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sutton, Wallington Primary Academy 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 | Mollison Drive, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 9JN |
| Headteacher | Joanne Guerin |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Number of Pupils | 161 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.7% |
| School Capacity | 161 / 446 (36% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (24%)
13475th of 13,686
Nationally
1587th of 1,592
In London
33rd of 33
In Sutton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
24%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
24%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
65
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (15% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mollison Drive, Wallington
Sutton, SM6 9JN
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