Merton Court School
Merton Court School is an independent school in Bexley for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 311 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Merton Court School is Good, from an inspection in April 2010.
Ofsted inspection: April 2010.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 38 Knoll Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4QU |
| Reference Number | 101482 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 311 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.2%
Girls: 50.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Merton Court School is an independent preparatory day school that has consistently demonstrated strong performance in delivering quality education. It provides an outstanding Early Years Foundation Stage and students make good, often exceptional progress, leading to excellent outcomes in national tests. The school is praised for its broad and balanced curriculum and high-quality extra-curricular offerings, fostering a nurturing environment that supports the personal and social development of its students. With a long history since its establishment in 1899, the school has successfully addressed past inspection recommendations and is well-regarded by parents and the community for instilling traditional values in a progressive educational setting.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Mar 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Pupils make good and sometimes outstanding progress.
- Excellent results in national tests for Year 6 students.
- Outstanding range of extra-curricular activities.
- Strong pupil behavior and very positive attitudes towards learning.
- Effective safeguarding procedures and robust health and safety practices.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning does not sufficiently challenge more able pupils.
- Less development in design and technology for older pupils.
- Lack of cohesive long-term planning to meet varied learning needs.
In 2025–26, 3.5% of pupils at Merton Court School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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| Name | Distance |
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What is Merton Court School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Merton Court School is Good, from an inspection in April 2010.
When was Merton Court School last inspected by Ofsted?
Merton Court School was last inspected in April 2010.
How many pupils does Merton Court School have?
Merton Court School has 311 pupils on roll.
What age range does Merton Court School cover?
Merton Court School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Merton Court School?
Merton Court School is at 38 Knoll Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4QU.