Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Merton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 74 schools across Merton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Merton has 74 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 65 with a published Ofsted inspection, 16 (25%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 94% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Merton Park Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Merton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

74
Total schools
16
Outstanding (historic grade)
25%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
70.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Merton Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
2. Harris Academy Wimbledon
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
3. Park Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
4. Rutlish School
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
5. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
6. Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
7. Wimbledon Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
8. Hollymount School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Harris Academy Merton
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
10. Ricards Lodge High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
11. Harris Primary Academy Merton
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
12. Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
13. Pelham Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
14. St Mark's Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
15. Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
16. Garfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
17. St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
18. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. Aragon Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
20. The Priory CofE School
Primary
 Good 72 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Merton?
There are 74 open primary & secondary schools in Merton (closed schools are excluded). 16 of the 65 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Merton?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Merton is Merton Park Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Merton?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Merton?
Primary and secondary applications in Merton are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Merton council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.