Best secondary schools in Merton (2026)
Merton has 8 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Rutlish School, in the top 11% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 52.7, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 3 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Merton has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 11% in England |
Rutlish School Merton · Boys |
58.2 | 60.5 | 67% | Not judged | |
2 Top 11% in England |
Wimbledon College Merton · Boys · Roman Catholic |
57.3 | 57.0 | 69% | No rating | |
3 Top 14% in England |
Ricards Lodge High School Merton · Girls |
55.8 | 54.2 | 55% | No rating | |
4 Top 16% in England |
Harris Academy Wimbledon Merton |
55.2 | 58.3 | 69% | Outstanding | |
5 Top 24% in England |
Harris Academy Merton Merton |
52.1 | 53.7 | 59% | Outstanding | |
6 Top 41% in England |
Harris Academy Morden Merton |
48.3 | 46.6 | 43% | No rating | |
7 Bottom 47% in England |
St Mark's Church of England Academy Merton · Church of England |
45.7 | 46.1 | 41% | Outstanding | |
8 Bottom 43% in England |
Raynes Park High School Merton |
43.9 | 45.3 | 47% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Merton?
On exam results over the last three years, Rutlish School is the top-ranked secondary school in Merton, in the top 11% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.