160
Pupils · 2024/25
44%
EAL · 2024/25
37%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 03/07/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityMerton
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Perseid School · All-through · Merton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
160
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
44%
FSM eligible
55%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
37%
Contact
Address
Bordesley Road, Morden, SM4 5LT
Local authority
Merton
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 160 | 5.6 | 100% | 44% | 55% | 11% | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 156 | 5.2 | 100% | 46% | 55% | 12% | 41% |
| 2022/23 | 152 | 5.7 | 100% | 49% | 52% | 14% | 49% |
| 2021/22 | 152 | 5.7 | 100% | 50% | 55% | 12% | 43% |
| 2020/21 | 146 | 5.9 | 100% | 47% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 146 | 6.4 | 100% | 46% | 46% | 10% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | 131 | 5.2 | 100% | 48% | 46% | 10% | 32% |
| 2016/17 | 128 | 4.8 | 100% | 45% | 50% | 7% | 24% |
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