- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
114 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 692
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
Schools in SM5
A postcode district in Sutton
- Postcode district
- 37 schools and nurseries
In short: SM5 is a postcode district in Sutton with 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 18 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3715 primary · 6 secondary · 18 nurseries
Top-rated
All SM5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SM5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SM5
15 in SM5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 358
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 361
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Top Secondary Schools in SM5
6 in SM5, best first
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton, SM5 3PS · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
235 first choices, 231 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,425
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
195 first choices, 267 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,394
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 265 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 1,539
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Nurseries in SM5
18 in SM5, highest Ofsted grade first
Lavender Preschool At Tweeddale
Carshalton, SM5 1SW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Oak Tree Pre-School Nursery
Carshalton, SM5 3NL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery And Preschool
Carshalton, SM5 3PZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SM5
4 in SM5, by the school's Eduscope score
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton, SM5 3PS · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
235 first choices, 231 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,425
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
195 first choices, 267 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,394
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 265 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 1,539
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Special Schools in SM5
1 in SM5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Wandle Valley Academy
Carshalton, SM5 1LW · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 23.6%
- Pupils
- 89
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SM5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good27
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SM5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SM5 has 37 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SM5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SM5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SM5?
SM5 has 37 schools, including 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SM5?
The highest-ranked schools in SM5 on Eduscope are Barrow Hedges Primary School, Harris Junior Academy Carshalton, St Mary's RC Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in SM5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 37 schools in SM5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.