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Top-Rated Secondary Schools in Merton
The 9 highest-rated state secondary schools in Merton, sorted by their most recentOfsted inspection grade. Compare GCSE and A-level results in our league tables and explore schools near you on the interactive map.
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Merton has 9 state secondary schools offering education from Year 7 through to GCSEs and beyond. Across the area, 11% of schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
The top 5 in Merton at a glance
- 1. Ricards Lodge High School — rated Outstanding (2023) · 1,534 pupils · ages 11–19 · sixth form
- 2. Rutlish School — 1,471 pupils · ages 11–19 · sixth form
- 3. Harris Academy Merton — rated Outstanding (2022) · 1,371 pupils · ages 11–18 · sixth form
- 4. Harris Academy Wimbledon — rated Outstanding (2023) · 1,073 pupils · ages 11–19 · sixth form
- 5. St Mark's Church of England Academy — rated Outstanding (2024) · 983 pupils · ages 11–18 · Church of England · sixth form
Key Secondary Admissions Dates
- 1Applications open — September
- 2Deadline — 31 October
- 3National Offer Day — 1 March
- 4Accept & appeal deadline — March (varies by council)
- 5Term starts — September
Exact dates vary by local authority. Check your council's website for confirmed deadlines.
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StateSecondaryChurch of England
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983 pupilsAges 11-18
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StateSecondaryRoman Catholic
1396 pupilsAges 11-18
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