Merton Park Primary School, London

In its own words: "Merton Park Primary exists to provide a high-quality education; ensure excellent outcomes and provide a range of opportunities for all our pupils and colleagues through an inclusive, ambitious and engaging curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "'The school is an exceptional place to learn and make friends.' Ofsted April 2025 Merton Park was ranked by the Times/Sunday Times as the 13th best school in the whole of England in 2025! We were also named as one of the top 10 schools in London by the Telegraph and Times/Sunday Times."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, chess and STEM.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 9 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Merton Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 83% in Merton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 93% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 74 families put Merton Park Primary School as their first choice and 253 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 2.5 first choices for every place. 45 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Merton Park Primary School are Park Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 94% maths); Poplar Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 88% maths); Pelham Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 90% maths); and Merton Abbey Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 67% maths).

Merton Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

133 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Merton Park Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 84% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (84%).

9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 27.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 31 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 5 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Merton Park Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Merton Park Tram Stop, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kenley Road / Mostyn Road (->w), 270 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Merton Park Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Merton Park Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Merton Park Primary School are Rutlish School (0.3 miles), Harris Academy Wimbledon (0.7 miles), TCES National Online School (0.9 miles) and Ursuline High School Wimbledon (1 mile).