State School
Perseid School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Perseid School
Work here? Update your school profile
Perseid School
- All-through
- Merton SM4 5LT
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for children | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Academic Progress: Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education or training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very well behaved across the school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Developing the provision to fully meet the needs of this group will require the support of the local authority and health care providers.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are very appreciative of leaders鈥� commitment to reducing workloads and also to considering their emotional well-being.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff plan well differentiated tasks in literacy and numeracy lessons with next steps for learning clearly identified.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: You invest in high-quality professional development for your staff and their specialist training benefits the pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Staff also work with parents around safeguarding issues associated with smartphones and computer games.
Communication with Parents: The personal, social and health education programme supports the pupils in understanding many aspects of staying safe.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils are very obviously happy and enjoy school. They were able to tell inspectors about the subjects and activities they like best.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The competent and committed governing board have high aspirations for the school. They know the school extremely well and provide a significant and appropriate level of both challenge and support to leaders.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Through your co-leadership of the Merton Special Teaching Alliance, the number of your staff involved in training and development work with other schools across London and beyond has risen.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: You and your team have established a very strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Breaktimes are calm, well organised; pupils enjoy playing with the extensive range of equipment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Training for staff has included female genital mutilation, mental health, gangs, online safety and the 鈥楶revent鈥� duty.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: There are impressive displays around the school of pupils鈥� art work and posters of them showing their participation in performances.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities to develop pupils鈥� attention and engagement are highly effective in both the upper and lower school.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use is made of the outdoor learning environment. Residential experiences promote independence for individual pupils.
Career Counselling Services: The careers education programme helps pupils to decide on their next steps in education or training.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The transition from key stage 2 to key stage 3 is supported by a well thought out programme.
Support for SEND: Developing the provision to fully meet the needs of this group will require the support of the local authority and health care providers.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum meets the needs of individual pupils exceptionally well. Separate curriculum pathways are matched thoughtfully by staff to different groups of pupils within the school.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Perseid School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 156 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Type of SEN provision
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Perseid School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
|
A-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-19 | 4-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.2 | 6.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 4% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.72% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -14.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -12.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -11.4 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 65.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 12.91% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 64.98% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 12.43% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 62.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.98% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.17% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.83% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.01 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 87.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 26.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 14.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.55% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.06% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.36% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.55% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.11% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.48 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 27.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.27% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.73% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.45% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.11% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.44% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.22% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.36 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 76.91% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.55% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.06% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.88% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.36% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.82% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.64% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.55% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.18% | 2.45% |
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Perseid School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1