Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

About Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Carshalton, Sutton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 364 pupils on roll. It is part of CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 December 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 41.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sutton →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

364 / 472 (77%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 December 2019

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Rushy Meadow Lane, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 2SG

Phone

02086697588

Headteacher

Paul Needham

Website

https://www.rushymeadowprimary.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Carshalton, Sutton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Rushy Meadow Primary Academy have?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy has 364 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 December 2019).

How does Rushy Meadow Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Rushy Meadow Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is part of CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is located at Rushy Meadow Lane, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 2SG.