Located in Morden, Hatfeild Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community 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.

Hatfeild Primary School currently has around 355 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 17.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 22 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Lower Morden Lane, Morden, SM4 4SJ
Website: www.hatfeild.merton.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02083371332
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Merton
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Anita Saville
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102632

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 500
Number of Pupils: 355
Number of Boys: 198
Number of Girls: 157

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British51.00%181
Other White9.30%33
Pakistani7.00%25
Other Mixed5.60%20
White and Asian4.80%17
Other Asian4.20%15
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%10
Bangladeshi2.50%9
Indian2.50%9
Unclassified2.30%8
Chinese2.00%7
African1.70%6
White and Black African1.40%5
White and Black Caribbean1.40%5
Caribbean0.80%3
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Other Black0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.2)
Writing: Below Average (-2.0)
Maths: Average (1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
12%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.7
Local authority average
105.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
106.8
Local authority average
105.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hatfeild Primary School
Lower Morden Lane , SM4 4SJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tudor First School
Aragon Road , SM4 4QU
- not rated 413 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Aragon Primary School
Aragon Primary School , Aragon Road SM4 4QU
3out of 4 432 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Aragon Primary School
Aragon Road , SM4 4QU
- not rated 432 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
Grand Drive , SW20 9NA
- not rated 727 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Morden Farm Middle School
Aragon Road , SM4 4QU
- not rated 413 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Malmesbury Middle School
Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG
- not rated 2,419 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS
3out of 4 1,804 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS
- not rated 1,804 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Raynes Park High School
Bushey Road , SW20 0JL
3out of 4 2,143 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rutlish School
Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD
- not rated 2,151 yd Voluntary controlled school No Boys More About School
Coombe Boys' School
College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU
- not rated 2,261 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Morden Farm Middle School
Aragon Road , SM4 4QU
- not rated 413 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Middle School
Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA
- not rated 1,063 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillcross County Middle School
Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED
- not rated 1,102 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willows County High School
Central Road , SM4 5SE
- not rated 2,097 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bushey County Middle School
West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ
- not rated 2,201 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Merton College
Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX
- not rated 1,029 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Phoenix College
Central Road , SM4 5SE
- not rated 2,097 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blossom House School
Blossom House School , Station Road KT3 6JJ
- not rated 1,667 yd Other independent special school Yes Mixed More About School
Perseid School
Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT
4out of 4 1,749 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT
3out of 4 2,047 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brookways School
660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ
- not rated 2,067 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Anchor School
Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH
- not rated 2,368 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.