Lonesome Primary School
Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lonesome Primary School is a primary school in Merton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 35th of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2019, report published 29 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils are well cared for at this school. They are happy and feel safe. Staff at all levels know the pupils very well. The support they provide is carefully tailored to help every pupil feel valued. Pupils are looked after with great care and kindness. They enjoy coming to school because it is a space where they are comfortable and confident to learn and grow. Pupils choose to work hard and try their best, in and out of lessons. This is in line with the school's high expectations of them. They listen carefully to instructions and follow them promptly. They participate actively in discussions. Pupils achieve well overall, excelling in writing in particular by the end of Year 6. The school expects pupils to 'listen to all adults, each other and to be always polite'. Pupils adhere to this. They are kind and work well together. Their behaviour contributes to a safe and positive learning environment. This is because the school applies its rules on behaviour consistently and fairly. Pupils celebrate the diversity in their school. They learn about other people's faiths through assemblies about different religious festivals. The school's motto encourages pupils to 'be different'. They explore the achievements of individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities. These experiences help prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teaching presents resources that contain too much information, which reduces pupils' focus on the key concepts that need to be learned and understood. This hinders pupils' learning as they need to process excessive content. The school should ensure that teaching choices consistently focus on helping pupils to learn more of the subject content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
273 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Lonesome Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecholme Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Gorringe Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Granton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Mark's Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% 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 Nathalie Bull
- Phone
- 02086481722
- Address
- Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SD
- Local authority
- Merton
- URN
- 102636
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.