Ofsted school ratings in Merton
In Merton (London), 19 of 19 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 100.0%. That is 12.8 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 100.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 12
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 19
- small sample — unranked
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Merton (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Merton | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 36.8% |
| Good | 12 | 63.2% |
| Requires improvement | 0 | 0.0% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Merton
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Merton are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 19 of 19 graded state-funded schools in Merton hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 100.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Merton have?
- Merton has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 12 rated Good, out of 19 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Merton?
- No state-funded school in Merton currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 0 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Merton?
- By phase in Merton: 100.0% of 14 primary schools; 100.0% of 4 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.