Cricket Green SchoolLower Green West , Mitcham

Located in Mitcham, Cricket Green School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Cricket Green School currently has around 263 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.5% boys and 33.5% girls. Around 54.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.2%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.9%. other asian pupils make up about 12.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .