Best Private Schools in Merton
16 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Merton, 16 independent schools (8.1% of total) cater to 4,605 pupils, with 0.0% eligible for free school meals.
- Of the 10 inspected independent schools in Merton, 80.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 6 Good ratings recorded.
- Merton's independent schools have 12.8% of pupils with special educational needs, compared to the national average of 13.0%, and 37.6% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
- The Attainment 8 score for Merton's independent schools is 36.07, lower than the national average of 46.10, with 2 schools rated Requires Improvement out of 10 inspected.
Donhead Preparatory School
London, SW19 4ND
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Pupils293
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King's College School
London, SW19 4TT
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys
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Pupils1,498
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The Rowans School
London, SW20 0EG
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–7
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Pupils110
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The Study Preparatory School
London, SW19 4UN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11 · Girls
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Pupils285
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Wimbledon Common Preparatory School
London, SW19 4TA
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–7 · Boys
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Pupils158
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Wimbledon High School GDST
SW19 4AB
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls
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Pupils1,085
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Blossom House School
Surrey, KT3 6JJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
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Pupils330
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Norwegian School in London
London, SW20 8AH
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–16
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Pupils46
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Jus'T'Learn
Mitcham, CR4 2QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils52
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Lavender Lodge School
Mitcham, CR4 3HD
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–12
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Pupils73
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The Norwegian Kindergarten In London
London, SW20 8AH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–6
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Pupils12
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Hall School Wimbledon
SW20 8HF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
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Pupils172
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Liberty Woodland School
London, SM4 5JD
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16
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Pupils125
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 private schools in Merton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Merton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 80% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.59 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 36.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,445 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.