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GoodMixedLast inspected 19/06/2012

Links Primary School

Primary · Community school · Merton · SW17 9EH
Pupils
322
Capacity
524
FSM %
39.3%
EAL %
55%
KS2 R+W+M
53%
About this school

Links Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Merton, London (SW17 9EH). It has 322 pupils and a capacity of 524.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Links Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils at Links Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well below the national average of approximately 65%. 3% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 50%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (39.3%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 55% speak English as an additional language. Merton is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)53%
National average ~65%3-year average: 50%
Higher Standard
3%
Reading
73%
Maths
70%
Writing
63%
Grammar & Punctuation
65%
English as Additional Language
55%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
44%
Girls
67%
Gender gap: 23.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
50%
Non-disadvantaged
54%
Gap
-19pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughMerton
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressFrinton Road, London, SW17 9EH
Telephone2087694587
URN102635
Area House Prices — Merton · 2024
Median price
£520k
Average price
£595k
Annual change
+2%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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