SchoolScoresSt John Fisher RC Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of SANCTA FAMILIA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Grand Drive, London, SW20 9NA
020 8540 2637 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 September 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 April 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 102671), before it changed to its current form.
66% — 4 points below the Merton average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Merton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Merton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 49 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 41 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 137 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Merton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 25.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 43rd highest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 41.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 27th highest of 43 state primary schools in Merton. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hatfeild Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aragon Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Lane Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillcross Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Wimbledon Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Joseph Hood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burlington Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burlington Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Dorchester Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John Fisher RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher RC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 September 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 April 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St John Fisher RC Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St John Fisher RC Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put St John Fisher RC Primary School as their first choice for 49 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 41 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151349.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.