Dundonald Primary School
Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dundonald Primary School is a primary school in Merton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 16th of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 9 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils are happy and safe here. Pupils' rights and responsibilities are at the heart of this school community. They have a voice in the school. Pupils know that they can make a positive difference to school life through the wide range of opportunities offered to them. They are proud of being pupils at Dundonald. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils rise to the expectations set for them and achieve well overall. Class charters are developed jointly by pupils and teachers. These charters outline the expectations for behaviour and learning. Staff use them effectively to foster a calm and orderly environment. Pupils behave well, in lessons and around the school. They said that bullying rarely happens and that they can talk to trusted adults who would listen. Any concerns are acted on swiftly. Pupils from Years 1 to 6 take on roles of anti-bullying ambassadors. Pupils in Year 6 are appointed as peer mediators who pupils can talk to if they are worried. Pupils respect and celebrate diversity in school. They also learn about these ideas through the curriculum. For example, each month a different language is celebrated. Pupils are also taught about artists and musicians from different cultures.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders' curriculum thinking has not clearly defined how learning in Year 1 should build progressively on what children have learned in the early years. This affects how well pupils are able to develop and deepen their knowledge in these subjects. Leaders should refine the curriculum thinking so that staff are clear about how children's learning in the early years provides the foundations for future learning in Year 1 upwards.
- In a few instances, some pupils find it hard to keep up with the school's programme for phonics and early reading. While these pupils are identified and supported, occasionally the help that they receive is not adapted precisely to meet their needs. Leaders should provide staff with further guidance on how to make best use of the school's catch-up programme for reading so that it is routinely effective in helping these pupils to build up reading fluency quickly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
423 pupils on roll, with places for 464
Schools near Dundonald Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Pelham Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| Donhead Preparatory School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Willington School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Carmen
- Phone
- 02087151188
- Address
- Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH
- Local authority
- Merton
- URN
- 102628
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.