Lonesome Primary School

A good community school school in Merton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lonesome Primary School.

Mitcham, CR41SD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 July 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grove Road
Mitcham, CR41SD
Phone
2086481722
Website
bedifferent-federation.org.uk/index.html

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102636
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SD
Website
https://www.bedifferent-federation.org.uk/index.html
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
345
Free School Meals
49.7% (171 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 106.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
345 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-5.0 per year)

Down -5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Being different and thinking differently, makes a person and an experience truly unforgettable."

Work hard and try our best Be honest and take responsibility Be proud of ours, and other's achievements Ask for help when we don't understand Listen to others Keep our hands and feet to ourselves Look after each other, the school and its resources Take risks and be brave Be grateful and appreciative

Head Teacher's Message

Message from Mrs Bull, Chief Executive Headteacher, introducing the BeDifferent Federation and its vision, including the motto about being different and thinking differently to create unforgettable experiences.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lonesome Primary School Clubs Singlegate Primary School Clubs William Morris Primary School Clubs The BeDifferent Bookworm Bedtime Reading Challenge

Sports

Dodgeball Netball Kwik Cricket Athletics

Facilities

On-site BeFed Differently kitchen producing freshly cooked school meals Garden and growing areas Crusoe's Cabin lunchtime nurture room Trim Trail and playground facilities Gold Accredited School Travel Plan / sustainable travel arrangements Minibus transport for school trips

Curriculum Highlights

BeDifferent Federation uses a themed creative curriculum with a cross-curricular approach Projects are based in Communication, Language and Literacy; Mathematical development; Understanding of the World (History, Geography, Science); Expressive Arts and Design (Music, Art, DT); Personal, Social, Health and Emotional; Physical Development Curriculum covers the statutory requirements of the EYFS and National Curriculum Learning is child-initiated with opportunities for independence, enquiry, reflection and problem solving Assessment for Learning is used; 'WALT' and success criteria; regular assessment and marking Three-part planning: long-term (year overview), medium-term (project mapping), short-term (weekly plans) Use of the local area as a learning tool; parental involvement and expertise Different teaching styles to address visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners; differentiation Learning is organised around projects that require collaboration, enquiry and real-world connections

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After School Club and Breakfast Club provision; bookings handled by the school office; registers and payments managed.

Admissions Criteria

The Admissions Policy of the BeDifferent Federation schools is administered and processed by Merton Council, which coordinates applications for Singlegate Primary School. To apply for Nursery, Reception or In-Year places, visit www.merton.gov.uk/admissions. If you have questions regarding the admissions process or require a paper form, contact the Schools Admissions Team (London Borough of Merton) at 020 8395 8737 or 020 8274 4906.

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