Merlin School
4 Carlton Drive, Putney, London, SW15 2BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Merlin School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 8. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 9 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Leaders have created a warm and welcoming culture. Kindness is at the centre of the school's ethos. Small class sizes enable staff to provide highly personalised support. As a result, all pupils can thrive in the school. Leaders have extremely high expectations of pupils. This ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very well. Staff know the pupils well and working relationships are extremely positive. Pupils are hardworking, confident and highly motivated to learn. The development of character is a focus throughout the school. This includes during the daily 'quickies' session at the start of each school day and termly presentations all pupils deliver to their class. Pupils' behaviour during lessons and around the school site is exemplary. They are polite, friendly and happy. Pastoral support in the school is extremely strong and as a result, pupils are safe in school. There are a wide range of clubs and extra activities for pupils to take part in. These include a variety of sports clubs, music groups and chess club. Pupils all take part in regular school performances and also raise money for charity and contribute to the local community. This includes a link with a local hospital which pupils visit to support patients and perform at in the school choir.
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near Merlin School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect House School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 96% met the expected standard |
| Brandlehow Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Ronald Ross Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Hurlingham School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 3 to 8
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Violet McConville
- Phone
- 02087882769
- Address
- 4 Carlton Drive, Putney, London, SW15 2BZ
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 101065
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.