Merlin School
URN: 101065 • London SW15 2BZ
Overview
- Name
- Merlin School
- URN
- 101065
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Violet McConville (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02087882769
- Website
- Visit Merlin School website
- Address
-
4 Carlton Drive, London SW15 2BZ
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Summary
Merlin School is an independent pre-prep school located in Putney, London, catering to boys and girls aged 3 to 8. Established in 1986, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment that fosters a love of learning during these formative years. With a current enrolment of 98 pupils and a capacity of 220, Merlin School maintains small class sizes and high adult-to-child ratios, ensuring personalized attention for each child.
The curriculum at Merlin is broad and creative, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English and Maths, complemented by specialist teaching in Science, Music, PE, French, and Computing. The school encourages active participation, allowing children to engage fully in their learning experiences. Outdoor play and sports are integral to the school day, with weekly off-site games sessions.
Merlin School prides itself on its supportive community, where children are encouraged to be independent and confident. The school’s ethos emphasizes kindness and collaboration, creating a vibrant atmosphere where every child is valued and prepared for their next educational steps.
The curriculum at Merlin is broad and creative, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English and Maths, complemented by specialist teaching in Science, Music, PE, French, and Computing. The school encourages active participation, allowing children to engage fully in their learning experiences. Outdoor play and sports are integral to the school day, with weekly off-site games sessions.
Merlin School prides itself on its supportive community, where children are encouraged to be independent and confident. The school’s ethos emphasizes kindness and collaboration, creating a vibrant atmosphere where every child is valued and prepared for their next educational steps.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Merlin Menu (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity Policy (including Equal Opportunities) (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- View Policy (other)
- Standard Terms Conditions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Why Merlin? (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Wandsworth
- Age range
- 3 - 8
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 220
- Pupils
- 98
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1958-04-09
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 98 | 82 | 16 | 220 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 97 | 24 | 220 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 102 | 21 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 102 | 21 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 135 | 112 | 23 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 170 | 141 | 29 | 220 | 0.00 |
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