Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Sutton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rushy Meadow Primary Academy.

Carshalton, SM52SG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
11 December 2019
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Rushy Meadow Lane
Fellowes Road
Carshalton, SM52SG
Phone
2086697588
Website
rushymeadowprimary.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144544
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, SM5 2SG
Website
https://www.rushymeadowprimary.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
472 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
380
Free School Meals
36.7% (139 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 101.0
2023 103.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
380 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Pupils, families, community: learning and working together"

Safe, secure, and happy community Curiosity and creativity nurtured through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum Children are challenged to be independent learners Children are resilient and aspirational Pride in achievements and positive contributions to the local community and beyond

Head Teacher's Message

Rushy Meadow aims to provide a safe, secure, and happy community where children’s curiosity and creativity are nurtured through a broad and engaging curriculum. Children are challenged to be independent, resilient and aspirational, with a motto of Pupils, families, community: learning and working together.

Facilities

Two-form-entry school with a small base for deaf pupils.

Curriculum Highlights

Inclusion of deaf pupils with a Total Communication approach in the Hearing Resource Base (HRB) alongside mainstream provision Music and performance as a curricular focus (instruments for early years, weekly singing assemblies, school choir, Young Voices at the O2) Pupil leadership opportunities through Pupil Parliament and Class Ambassadors

Admissions Criteria

Rushy Meadow intends to admit 60 Reception pupils each academic year; currently 26 children (aged 3–4 years) are admitted to nursery for a morning session. Entry into the Hearing Impaired Resource Base (HIRB) is through the Local Authority SEN Panel for children whose EHCP lists hearing impairment as the primary need; interested families should speak to their child’s SEN caseworker. The school welcomes visits before application (autumn term) and provides contact details for the Trust's Admissions Officer.

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