Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
URN: 144544 • Carshalton SM5 2SG
Overview
- Name
- Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
- URN
- 144544
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Needham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086697588
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rushy Meadow Lane, Carshalton SM5 2SG
Summary
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is a two-form-entry primary school located in a quiet residential area of Carshalton, within the London Borough of Sutton. As part of the Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, the school serves a diverse community and is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils, including a dedicated base for deaf students.
The academy aims to nurture children's curiosity and creativity through a broad and engaging curriculum that challenges students to become independent learners. With a current enrolment of 364 pupils and a capacity of 472, the school actively promotes a sense of belonging among students, families, and the wider community.
Rushy Meadow prioritises collaboration with parents and guardians, offering regular updates through newsletters and opportunities for involvement in school events. The school’s ethos centres on creating a supportive and happy community where every child can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [Rushy Meadow Primary Academy](https://www.rushymeadowprimary.uk/).
The academy aims to nurture children's curiosity and creativity through a broad and engaging curriculum that challenges students to become independent learners. With a current enrolment of 364 pupils and a capacity of 472, the school actively promotes a sense of belonging among students, families, and the wider community.
Rushy Meadow prioritises collaboration with parents and guardians, offering regular updates through newsletters and opportunities for involvement in school events. The school’s ethos centres on creating a supportive and happy community where every child can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [Rushy Meadow Primary Academy](https://www.rushymeadowprimary.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 14Oct 15:30 - 17:30 (sen)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sutton
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 364
- Boys
- 181
- Girls
- 183
- FSM %
- 34.60
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 364 | 181 | 183 | 472 | 34.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 380 | 195 | 185 | 472 | 36.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 375 | 181 | 194 | 472 | 36.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 375 | 181 | 194 | 472 | 36.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 338 | 168 | 170 | 472 | 41.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 344 | 173 | 171 | 472 | 32.90 |
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