Merton Court School, Sidcup
Merton Court School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sidcup. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Merton Court School in detail
Merton Court School in its own words
In its own words: "“Head, hand, heart” is central to the ethos of Merton Court School. We believe this incorporates a holistic approach to the development of the whole child. Our broad based curriculum is built upon a programme of intellectual and physical stimulation alongside emotional and spiritual well-being. Our community is warm and caring in a buzzy atmosphere."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, badminton and swimming.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 5:30pm.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 16 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Bexley
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Merton Court School are West Lodge School (0.6 miles); Benedict House Preparatory School (0.6 miles); Darul Uloom London School (1.3 miles, Requires improvement, selective); and Farringtons School (1.4 miles, selective).
West Lodge SchoolBenedict House Preparatory SchoolDarul Uloom London SchoolFarringtons School
Who goes there
In 2026, 11 pupils (3.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sidcup Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knoll Road (->w), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 156 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bexley (284).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
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 16 March 2010, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
9 December 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
29 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
6 June 2018
Short Visit
15 September 2016
Short Visit
23 February 2016
Short Visit
4 June 2015
Integrated
18 November 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£17,940 to £19,065
depending on year group
| Junior Preparatory (Reception - Year 2) | £17,940 a year |
| Senior Preparatory (Year 3 - Year 6) | £19,065 a year |
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Kent - 13 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Merton Court School
Autumn 2026 Newsletter
25 Sep 2026
S1 WISE Up Challenge Day
21 Sep 2026
S3 Residential to France
15 Sep 2026
‘We Are The World’ Prom on the Pitch 2026
31 Aug 2026
Senior Production - Grimm - Once Upon a Musical
31 Aug 2026
Summer Prizegiving 2026
13 Jul 2026
From Merton Court School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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 Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 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
95%
Near capacity
311 pupils
328 places
17 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Sidcup
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sidcup
Across Bexley council
Places available
3,269
Applications
2,992
Got 1st preference
68.1%
Got preferred school
95.3%
All secondary applications across Bexley council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
3.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
311
Total Pupils
153
Boys
158
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Merton Court School
When was Merton Court School last inspected?
Merton Court School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
How many pupils go to Merton Court School?
Merton Court School has around 311 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Merton Court School?
Merton Court 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.
How many road collisions happen near Merton Court School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Merton Court School?
Merton Court School is at 38 Knoll Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4QU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)