Park Academy is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Park Academy currently has around 127 pupils on roll, which is about 60% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 33.1% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 21.3%. white british pupils make up about 16.5%

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.

School Information

Address: 200 Dorset Road, London, SW19 3EF
Website: https://park-academy.org/
Telephone: 02085423365
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Merton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Stefan Johnson
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 141027

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 16/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 127
Number of Boys: 68
Number of Girls: 59

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 10% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White21.30%27
White British16.50%21
Caribbean9.40%12
Indian9.40%12
Other Mixed7.90%10
Bangladeshi7.90%10
African6.30%8
White and Black African4.70%6
Pakistani4.70%6
Other Asian3.90%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.40%3
White and Asian1.60%2
Chinese1.60%2
White and Black Caribbean0.80%1
Other Black0.80%1
Unclassified0.80%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
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: Average (1.6)
Writing: Average (2.7)
Maths: Average (2.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
79%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
72%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
26%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
108.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
108.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Academy
200 Dorset Road , SW19 3EF
4out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Merton Park Primary School
Church Lane , Merton Park SW19 3HQ
- not rated 654 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Merton Abbey Primary School
High Path , Merton SW19 2JY
3out of 4 656 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Poplar Primary School
Poplar Road South , Merton Park SW19 3JZ
3out of 4 854 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Harland First School
Brangwyn Crescent , SW19 2UN
- not rated 867 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Malmesbury Middle School
Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG
- not rated 2,466 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ
- not rated 2,738 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Morden Farm Middle School
Aragon Road , SM4 4QU
- not rated 3,164 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Academy Wimbledon
59 High Path , SW19 2JY
4out of 4 782 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rutlish School
Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD
- not rated 1,134 yd Voluntary controlled school No Boys More About School
Watermeads High School
Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU
- not rated 2,236 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishopsford Arts College
Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU
- not rated 2,236 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU
4out of 4 2,241 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willows County High School
Central Road , SM4 5SE
- not rated 1,543 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wimbledon Chase County Middle School
Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB
- not rated 1,608 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillcross County Middle School
Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED
- not rated 1,656 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liberty County Middle School
Western Road , CR4 3EB
- not rated 1,695 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Malmesbury County Middle School
Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG
- not rated 2,466 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Phoenix College
Central Road , SM4 5SE
- not rated 1,543 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Merton College
Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX
- not rated 1,963 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Acorn School
Morden Cottage , Morden Hall Park SM4 5JD
- not rated 802 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Face Youth Therapeutic School
John Innes Youth Centre , 61 Kingston Road SW19 1JN
- not rated 923 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wimbledon House School
1b-1c Dorset Road , Merton Park SW19 3EY
- not rated 992 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Liberty Woodland School
Morden Lodge , Morden Hall Road SM4 5JD
- not rated 1,082 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Perseid School
Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT
4out of 4 1,445 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.