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What is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2019).

Do parents recommend Rushy Meadow Primary Academy?

88% of parents would recommend Rushy Meadow Primary Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy located?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is located in Carshalton, Surrey, London, SM5 2SG.

What age range does Rushy Meadow Primary Academy serve?

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Rushy Meadow Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

From Ofsted Parent View — the official survey of parents at this school.

88% would recommend67% happy with the school71% say their child feels safe

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About Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is a primary academy in Carshalton, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Rushy Meadow Primary Academy has 52% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 183 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.0%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2019KS2 expected52%Attendance92.3%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong82% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Rushy Meadow Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 183 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 28/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality18/100

Transport access35/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

At Rushy Meadow Primary Academy, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

57% met the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths.

Attendance at Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is 6.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy has 183 pupils on roll.

17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Rushy Meadow Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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