Best Secondary Schools in Merton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 9 schools across Merton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Merton has 9 secondary schools, of which 6 (67%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 3 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Merton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Harris Academy Wimbledon 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.

9
Total schools
6
Outstanding
67%
Outstanding rate
70.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Harris Academy Wimbledon
Secondary
 Outstanding 83 View school
🥈 Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥉 Ricards Lodge High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
4. Harris Academy Merton
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
5. Wimbledon College
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
6. Harris Academy Morden
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
7. St Mark's Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 67 View school
8. Rutlish School
Secondary
 Outstanding 63 View school
9. Raynes Park High School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Merton?
There are 9 secondary schools in Merton, of which 6 (67%) 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 Harris Academy Wimbledon. 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?
67% of secondary schools in Merton are rated Outstanding and 33% 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.