Merlin School
IndependentPrimaryNursery
Merlin School
Ages3 – 8
90 pupils
Outstanding· Sept 2024
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Head Teacher
Miss Violet McConville
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
April 1958
Website
www.merlinschool.net
Reference Number
101065
Additional Provisions
Nursery Provision
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils98 (45% of capacity)
Age Range3 – 8
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls84% / 16%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support9.2%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
5 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Sept 2024
- 2024Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Early years provision Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- High expectations and personalised support for SEND pupils.
- Personal development needs are addressed with tailored support.
Curriculum2- Curriculum is well-designed and progressive for all pupils.
- Pupils use subject-specific vocabulary confidently.
Leadership2- Leaders set extremely high expectations for pupils.
- Leaders understand the school and provide support.
Safeguarding1- Pupils are safe and supported in school.
Pupil Progress2- All pupils produce work of a very high standard.
- Phonics and reading are taught effectively.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and present clearly.
- Staff check understanding and address misconceptions swiftly.
Personal Development2- Character and personal development are prioritised.
- Pupils are taught to stay healthy and safe, including online.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils display excellent behaviour and attitudes.
- All pupils have extremely high attendance rates.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2021Good
- 2017Outstanding
- 2010
- 2007Outstanding
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
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