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Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
364
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid parent satisfaction rate of 82%, this primary academy offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 60% nationally, only 7% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in advanced learning outcomes. Overall, the school is a commendable choice for families in the Sutton area.
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Last inspected: 11 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School supports development
79%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.1%
Asian Other8.5%
White Other8.5%
Asian Indian6.3%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
Black African5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Other3.3%
Asian Chinese3.3%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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51.37376, -0.17308 · SM5 2SG
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN144544
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rushymeadowprimary.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2019.
Is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy a good school?
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rushy Meadow Primary Academy?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rushy Meadow Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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