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GoodMixedLast inspected 13/02/2013

Pelham Primary School

Primary · Community school · Merton · SW19 1NU
Pupils
398
Capacity
446
FSM %
12%
EAL %
33%
KS2 R+W+M
76%
About this school

Pelham Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Merton, London (SW19 1NU). It has 398 pupils and a capacity of 446.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Pelham 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, 76% of pupils at Pelham Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 12% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 68%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (12%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 33% 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)76%
National average ~65%3-year average: 68%
Higher Standard
12%
Reading
88%
Maths
90%
Writing
76%
Grammar & Punctuation
81%
English as Additional Language
33%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
72%
Girls
79%
Gender gap: 7.0 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
82%
Gap
-19pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughMerton
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressSouthey Road, London, SW19 1NU
Telephone2085422005
URN102642
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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