Is Melrose School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 July 2024. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Melrose School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Melrose School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 15.2 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Melrose School's SATs results?

In the 2024 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 9% of pupils at Melrose School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 61%).

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Melrose School

Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, CR4 3BE

Ofsted: Good

Independent

Phase

158

Capacity

5-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2024 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 July 2024.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 15.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 9.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 22

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 53.0%
Continued in education: 40.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 13.0%
Not sustained: 27.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 128
Boys: 114 (69%)
Girls: 52 (31%)
Capacity: 158 (105% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 60.2%
EAL: 6.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 3.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 36.1
Budget per Pupil: £52,663/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 21.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 55.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community special school
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 9.5%
White Other: 7.9%
Black Caribbean: 5.6%
Mixed Other: 4.0%
Asian Pakistani: 3.2%
Asian Chinese: 2.4%
White Irish: 1.6%

60.3%

White British

9.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

7.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02086462620

melroseoffice@melbury.merton.sch.uk

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Church Road/ Whatley Avenue

Mitcham/ Raynes Park, London

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Administrative

URN: 102697
UKPRN: 10016482
Establishment No.: 7003

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