Merlin School
London, Wandsworth, Greater London · SW15 2BZ
Merlin School is a small independent pre-prep in Wandsworth, taking children from the ages of three to eight. With around 98 pupils on roll and a strikingly low pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly five to one, it offers an intimate setting where adults can know each child well. Founded in 1986 and led by headteacher Violet McConville, it is inspected by the ISI. Around 9 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support.
98
Pupils
£21,726
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 98
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 5
- Location
- London, Wandsworth, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.merlinschool.net/
Headteacher
Headteacher Violet McConville
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Teaching & academics
The generous staffing ratio of about five pupils per teacher allows close individual attention during these foundational early years. As a pre-prep, the focus falls on the building blocks of learning for the youngest age group, with around one in eleven children receiving additional support tailored to their needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 9.18%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1986
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
We are a pre-prep school (3-8) so children do not have phones in school
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,726
The last word
A small, closely staffed pre-prep for families seeking individual attention in the earliest school years, before the transition to a prep school at eight.
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Merlin School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Merlin School located?
Merlin School is located at London, SW15 2BZ.
What type of school is Merlin School?
Merlin School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Merlin School?
Merlin School has approximately 98 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.