How many pupils does Park Academy have?

Park Academy has 127 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Park Academy's Ofsted rating?

Park Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2023).

Is Park Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Park Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Park Academy?

Park Academy is located at 200 Dorset Road, Merton, Merton, SW19 3EF.

Park Academy

200 Dorset Road, Merton, Merton, SW19 3EF

Outstanding

Inspected 16 November 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

94%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

127

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Park Academy

Park Academy is a free school in Merton, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 127 pupils on roll. It is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Merton →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 127 / 210 (60%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31.3%

Free school meals

50.6%

EAL

6.3%

SEN support

16.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

94%

Expected standard (RWM)

44%

Higher standard (RWM)

114

Avg reading score

113

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

10.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.68

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.3 vs 2023/24

6.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£63,541

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 38% on leadership pay

↑ +£13,363 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,575

Spend per pupil

£7,898

Income per pupil

64%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 200 Dorset Road, Merton, Merton, SW19 3EF
Phone: 02085423365
Head Teacher: Stefan Johnson
Website: https://park-academy.org/

Academy Trust

STEP ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Park Academy?: Park Academy is a free school in Merton, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Park Academy have?: Park Academy has 127 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Park Academy's Ofsted rating?: Park Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2023).
How does Park Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 94% of pupils at Park Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Park Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Park Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Park Academy?: Park Academy is located at 200 Dorset Road, Merton, Merton, SW19 3EF.

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