Park Academy

Primary
Free school
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

200 Dorset Road, London, SW19 3EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Park Academy is a primary school in Merton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 1st of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 November 2023, report published 20 December 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

16 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths94%

94%, 32 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths44%

44%, 36 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score114

114, 8 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score115

115, 10 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

160 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals31.3%

31.3%, 4.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language50.6%

50.6%, 29 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20%

20%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Park Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Merton Abbey Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Merton Park Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	93% met the expected standard
Poplar Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Haslemere Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	56% met the expected standard
Pelham Primary School	0.6 miles	Report card: Strong standard	76% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr Stefan Johnson
Phone: 02085423365
Website: park-academy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: 200 Dorset Road, London, SW19 3EF
Local authority: Merton
URN: 141027

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.