Joseph Hood Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Joseph Hood Primary School is a primary school in Merton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 25th of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 February 2013, report published 4 March 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

51 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

314 pupils on roll, with places for 472

Eligible for free school meals22.6%

22.6%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.4%

33.4%, 11.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.3%

21.3%, 6.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Joseph Hood Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Wimbledon Chase Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard
Hillcross Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	68% met the expected standard
Merton Park Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	93% met the expected standard
Poplar Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Dundonald Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Anita Saville
Phone: 02085422471
Website: josephhood.merton.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NS
Local authority: Merton
URN: 102634

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.