Best Primary Schools in Merton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 43 schools across Merton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Merton has 43 primary schools, of which 7 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 35 rated Good — 98% of primary schools in Merton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Park Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Merton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

43
Total schools
7
Outstanding
16%
Outstanding rate
70.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Park Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 Harris Primary Academy Merton
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
4. Wimbledon Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
5. Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
6. Singlegate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
7. Aragon Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Hollymount School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. St John Fisher RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
13. Pelham Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
14. St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
15. Dundonald Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
16. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. Garfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Beecholme Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
20. Poplar Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Merton?
There are 43 primary schools in Merton, of which 7 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Merton?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Merton is Park Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Merton?
Primary and secondary school applications in Merton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Merton council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Merton?
16% of primary schools in Merton are rated Outstanding and 81% are rated Good. 82.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.