Schools across Merton
Local authority · 74 schools across 11 towns
74
43 primary · 10 secondary
31,824
86% capacity used
16
6 outstanding · 10 good
37,130
5,306 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
82.9%
KS2 Maths
81.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,534 spare places
Secondary Schools
674 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
14.9%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
53
2024/25
Absence trend across Merton schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
74%
Plans Issued
402
Assessment Requests
594
Tribunal Cases
5
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
15
Lodged
(0.6%)
6
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
15
Lodged
(0.7%)
6
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
61
Lodged
(2.7%)
46
Heard
9
Successful
(20%)
Total
76
Lodged
(1.6%)
52
Heard
9
Successful
(17%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.