The Mulberry Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 2 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.

The Mulberry Primary School currently has around 519 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57% boys and 43% girls. Around 38.0% 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 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 38.2%. african pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 15%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Parkhurst Road, London, N17 9RB
Website: www.themulberryprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 02088010189
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Haringey
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Michelle Akarsu
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 133707

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/03/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 750
Number of Pupils: 519
Number of Boys: 296
Number of Girls: 223

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White38.20%198
African15.40%80
Other (any other ethnic group)15.00%78
White British6.40%33
Caribbean5.20%27
Bangladeshi3.10%16
Other Mixed2.90%15
Other Asian2.90%15
Irish2.30%12
Other Black1.90%10
White and Black Caribbean1.50%8
White and Black African1.30%7
White and Asian1.00%5
Pakistani1.00%5
Chinese1.00%5
Indian0.80%4
Unclassified0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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 Below Average (-3.5)
Writing: Average (1.5)
Maths: Below Average (-1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
46%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pembury House Nursery School
Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE
4out of 4 264 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rowland Hill Nursery School
White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT
4out of 4 2,055 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD
4out of 4 2,773 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Mulberry Primary School
Parkhurst Road , Tottenham N17 9RB
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Down Lane Junior School
Parkhurst Road , Tottenham N17 9RB
- not rated 106 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Parkhurst Infant School
Parkhurst Road , N17 9RB
- not rated 106 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bruce Grove Primary School
Sperling Road , Tottenham N17 6UH
3out of 4 562 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park
Glendish Road , Tottenham N17 9XT
- not rated 592 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The John Loughborough School
Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD
- not rated 417 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Tottenham UTC
Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX
- not rated 1,021 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Duke's Aldridge
Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG
- not rated 1,074 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Northumberland Park Community School
Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG
- not rated 1,074 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Somerset School
White Hart Lane , N17 8HL
- not rated 1,600 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX
- not rated 1,008 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU
- not rated 1,305 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haringey Sixth Form College
White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR
- not rated 1,372 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Haringey Sixth Form Centre
White Hart Lane , N17 8HR
- not rated 1,372 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Big Creative Academy
38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL
- not rated 2,313 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN
4out of 4 752 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Assunnah Primary School
565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB
- not rated 219 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The John Loughborough School
Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD
- not rated 417 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hyland House School
Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB
- not rated 456 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
North London College of Accountancy
376 High Road , N17 9HY
- not rated 794 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parkside Preparatory School
Church Lane , Tottenham N17 7AA
- not rated 858 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.