Best 3 Primary schools in Merton – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School (Primary) in Wimbledon; Singlegate Primary School (Primary) in London; Park Academy (Primary) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School, Singlegate Primary School and Park Academy. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, community school and free schools type located around Wimbledon and London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the Step Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School SW19 7EP	Singlegate Primary School SW19 2NT	Park Academy SW19 3EF
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Free schools
Location	Wimbledon SW19 7EP	London SW19 2NT	London SW19 3EF
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Sep 2024	1 4 Mar 2024	1 20 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	472	682	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Merton (315)	Merton (315)	Step Academy Trust
Website	www.bishopgilpin.org	www.bedifferent-federation.org.uk	park-academy.org
Telephone	02089466666	02083958737	02085423365
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School

SW19 7EP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Wimbledon
SW19 7EP
Ofsted: 1 11 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Merton (315)
Website: www.bishopgilpin.org
Telephone: 02089466666

Singlegate Primary School

SW19 2NT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: London
SW19 2NT
Ofsted: 1 4 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Merton (315)
Website: www.bedifferent-federation.org.uk
Telephone: 02083958737

Park Academy

SW19 3EF

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: London
SW19 3EF
Ofsted: 1 20 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Step Academy Trust
Website: park-academy.org
Telephone: 02085423365

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.