Schools in Merton

School admissions in Merton: application deadlines, offer days and all 72 schools (43 state primary schools, 9 state secondary schools, 3 special schools and 16 independent schools) with Ofsted inspections and results.

Admissions dates

You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in another council area. The closing dates and offer days are set nationally.

StartingApply byOffers sent
Secondary school (Year 7)31 October1 March
Primary school (Reception)15 January16 April

If an offer day falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out on the next working day. Check Merton's website for local arrangements and in-year applications.

Best primary schools in Merton · Best secondary schools in Merton · Best sixth forms in Merton · Private schools in Merton

Towns

Mitcham · Morden · New Malden · Wimbledon

Latest Ofsted reports in Merton

SchoolReport cardPublished
Pelham Primary School Community school · Merton 7 strong Inspected 9 June 2026 15 July 2026
Links Primary School Community school · Merton 5 expected, 2 needs attention Inspected 10 February 2026 29 April 2026

Ofsted report cards published in the year to 31 August 2026. Latest reports across England.

Primary schools (43) · Secondary schools (9) · Special schools (3) · Independent schools (16) · Alternative provision (1)

Primary schools

43 schools.

Secondary schools

9 schools.

Special schools

3 schools.

Independent schools

16 schools.

Alternative provision

1 school.

Page updated 26 September 2026.