Cricket Green School
URN: 102699 • Mitcham CR4 3AF
Overview
- Name
- Cricket Green School
- URN
- 102699
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Celia Dawson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086401177
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lower Green West, Mitcham CR4 3AF
Summary
Cricket Green School is a community special school located in Mitcham, Merton, catering to 263 pupils aged 4 to 19 with diverse learning needs. The school has been consistently rated as "Outstanding" by Ofsted from 2010 to 2023. Its ethos centres on fostering independence, self-awareness, and personal development, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and supported.
The curriculum at Cricket Green is based on the National Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on developing literacy and numeracy skills through direct teaching and real-life experiences. The school employs a Creative Curriculum approach, allowing pupils to engage in thematic learning blocks. Older students follow personalised learning plans, gaining qualifications tailored to their interests and abilities.
Admissions are managed through the Local Authority, requiring an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or a Statement of Special Educational Needs. The school prioritises creating a safe and secure environment where students can build self-confidence and contribute positively to their community.
The curriculum at Cricket Green is based on the National Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on developing literacy and numeracy skills through direct teaching and real-life experiences. The school employs a Creative Curriculum approach, allowing pupils to engage in thematic learning blocks. Older students follow personalised learning plans, gaining qualifications tailored to their interests and abilities.
Admissions are managed through the Local Authority, requiring an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or a Statement of Special Educational Needs. The school prioritises creating a safe and secure environment where students can build self-confidence and contribute positively to their community.
Useful links
- School Policies (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Absence Procedure (sen)
- Clubs (sen)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Family Support (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Jus'T'Learn (55.6)
- Lavender Lodge School (54.1)
- Oldridge Preparatory School (45.2)
- Oak Tree Primary School (41.2)
- Elms Independent School (37.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 263 | 175 | 88 | 260 | 54.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 256 | 169 | 87 | 230 | 52.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 230 | 145 | 85 | 230 | 47.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 230 | 145 | 85 | 230 | 47.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 134 | 84 | 230 | 42.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 128 | 80 | 199 | 40.80 |
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