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Top-Rated Primary Schools in Merton
The 20 highest-rated state primary schools in Merton, sorted by their most recentOfsted inspection grade. Use our league tables to compare KS2 results and our interactive map to find schools near you.
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Merton has 43 state primary schools, serving children from Reception through to Year 6. 11% of all schools in the area hold the top Ofsted grade of Outstanding. The area includes 16 faith schools, alongside community and academy options.
The top 5 in Merton at a glance
- 1. Singlegate Primary School — rated Outstanding (2023) · 642 pupils · ages 3–11
- 2. Wimbledon Park Primary School — rated Outstanding (2022) · 642 pupils · ages 3–11
- 3. Harris Primary Academy Merton — rated Outstanding (2024) · 486 pupils · ages 2–11
- 4. Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School — rated Outstanding (2024) · 467 pupils · ages 3–11 · Church of England
- 5. Holy Trinity CofE Primary School — rated Outstanding (2024) · 426 pupils · ages 3–11 · Church of England
Key Primary Admissions Dates
- 1Applications open — September
- 2Deadline — 15 January
- 3National Offer Day — 16 April
- 4Accept & appeal deadline — May (varies by council)
- 5Term starts — September
Exact dates vary by local authority. Check your council's website for confirmed deadlines.
20primaries ranked
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StatePrimary+ Nursery
Ofsted Outstanding
486 pupilsAges 2-11
SEN Unit
Outstanding
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StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England
Ofsted Outstanding
467 pupilsAges 3-11
Outstanding
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StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England
Ofsted Outstanding
426 pupilsAges 3-11
Outstanding
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StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic
427 pupilsAges 3-11
Strong· our summary
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StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic
485 pupilsAges 2-11
Strong· our summary
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Browse all 43 schools in this guide
- Abbotsbury Primary School
- All Saints' CofE Primary School
- Aragon Primary School
- Beecholme Primary School
- Benedict Academy
- Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
- Bond Primary School
- Cranmer Primary School
- Dundonald Primary School
- Garfield Primary School
- Gorringe Park Primary School
- Harris Primary Academy Merton
- Haslemere Primary School
- Hatfeild Primary School
- Hillcross Primary School
- Hollymount School
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
- Joseph Hood Primary School
- Liberty Primary
- Links Primary School
- Lonesome Primary School
- Malmesbury Primary School
- Merton Abbey Primary School
- Merton Park Primary School
- Morden Primary School
- Park Academy
- Pelham Primary School
- Poplar Primary School
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- Singlegate Primary School
- St John Fisher RC Primary School
- St Mark's Primary School
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School
- St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
- The Priory CofE School
- The Sherwood School
- West Wimbledon Primary School
- William Morris Primary School
- Wimbledon Chase Primary School
- Wimbledon Park Primary School
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