Liberty Woodland School, London
Liberty Woodland School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in November 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Liberty Woodland School in detail
Liberty Woodland School in its own words
In its own words: "At Liberty Woodland School, we develop internationally minded, emotionally intelligent young people, ready to take on the challenges of the 21st Century. In a rapidly changing world, we want to prepare young people for an era of innovation and imagination, where creativity and personal skills are key drivers in success."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Head of School, I am delighted to introduce you to our dynamic and nurturing school. At Liberty Woodland, our goal is to cultivate confident, creative, and compassionate individuals who are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Merton
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Liberty Woodland School are Oak Tree Primary School (0.9 miles); RISE Education (0.9 miles); Jus'T'Learn (1.1 miles, Good); and Hall School Wimbledon (1.8 miles).
Oak Tree Primary SchoolRISE EducationJus'T'LearnHall School Wimbledon
Who goes there
In 2026, 34 pupils (27.2%) received SEN support and 2 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Belgrave Walk Tram Stop, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Morden Hall Road /Central Road, 70 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 24 August 2021, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
5 November 2025
Routine Inspection
16 April 2024
Short Visit
30 June 2022
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£20,930 to £23,112
depending on year group
| Reception – Year 6 | £20,930 a year |
| Year 7–9 | £22,370 a year |
| Year 10-11 | £23,112 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Merton - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Liberty Woodland School
Wendy
22 Sep 2026
Secondary School
15 Sep 2026
An Independent Primary School in London
14 Sep 2026
Sixth Form
8 Sep 2026
Liberty Nursery
7 Sep 2026
Patricia
23 Jul 2026
From Liberty Woodland School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Liberty Woodland School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Liberty Woodland School.
- Hall at St George's Church550m away · Not yet graded
- Home Away @Abbotsbury720m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 64
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 53 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
125 pupils
180 places
55 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Merton council
Places available
1,874
Applications
1,982
Got 1st preference
67.4%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Merton council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
28.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
125
Total Pupils
66
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Liberty Woodland School
When was Liberty Woodland School last inspected?
Liberty Woodland School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in November 2025.
How many pupils go to Liberty Woodland School?
Liberty Woodland School has around 125 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Liberty Woodland School?
Liberty Woodland School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Liberty Woodland School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Liberty Woodland School: Hall at St George's Church (550m away, registered, not yet graded) and Home Away @Abbotsbury (720m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Liberty Woodland School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 53 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Liberty Woodland School?
Liberty Woodland School is at Morden Lodge, Morden Hall Road, London, SM4 5JD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)