Foresters Primary School

A good foundation school school in Sutton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Foresters Primary School.

Wallington, SM69DP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
8 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Redford Avenue
Wallington, SM69DP
Phone
2086696910
Website
foresters.sutton.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102986
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Redford Avenue, Wallington, SM6 9DP
Website
www.foresters.sutton.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Sutton Education Trust
Capacity
282 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
253
Free School Meals
45.0% (114 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
17.0% (43 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
98.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 101.0
2023 103.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
253 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nurturing the potential in every child"

Nurture Aspire Thrive

This is a highly inclusive school. Pupils in the SEN unit are welcomed and supported to participate in all that the school has to offer.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Singing Games Football Art Basketball Netball Lego Tag Rugby

Sports

Football Basketball Netball Tag Rugby Cricket Athletics Sitting Volleyball Cross Country Tennis Rounders

Facilities

large hall classrooms resource area playgrounds a sports pavilion a field library OT room sensory room soft play area computer suite

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones Curriculum used as the main framework for learning Base curriculum mirrors the mainstream curriculum with a 2-year cycle (Cycle A and Cycle B) Three termly projects each year (six half-termly projects in EYFS) with four ILP stages Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express Aut autism-specific support embedded in the curriculum and learning environment Assessment and tracking of small steps of progress throughout the base and mainstream curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Orchard Childcare

SEND Provision

Throughout the school, pupils with SEND, including those in the SEN unit, follow the same curriculum as their peers. Teachers use resources skilfully to adapt their teaching so that these pupils achieve well.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria (in order): Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children; children with professionally supported medical or exceptional social reasons; siblings in the school at the time of admission; remaining places offered on the basis of proximity to the school (straight-line distance).

Financial Information

Nursery fees: each session costs £15; extended entitlement 30 hours free if eligible; lunch £2 per day; please speak to the school office for more details.

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