Giving Children the Best Start in Life

Every single school in Merton is now rated Good or Better by Ofsted, making our borough one of only a handful across the country to achieve this. Parents in Merton can be confident that wherever they send their children, they will receive a good education and support from their school.

As a result of the excellent schools on offer in Merton, our students have once again secured fantastic results in their GCSEs, A-Levels, T-Levels, and BTECs – outperforming national averages and continuing the borough’s proud record of academic excellence. 

In 2025, Merton’s Children’s Services successfully retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted, one of only a handful of boroughs to do so. Government Inspectors praised the service for its strong leadership and work to provide the right help, at the right time to families.  

Here in Merton, we understand the importance of music in a child’s development, that’s why Labour-run Merton Council funded a free music lessons programme called ‘Mini Musicians’, for 650 Reception and Year 1 pupils in Merton.   

We have played a pioneering role in the development of Family Hubs nationally, as one of only twelve councils selected to pilot the approach. Our Family Hubs are based in Church Road Children’s Centre, Phipps Bridge Youth Centre, and Acacia Children’s Centre and join up local services in one place, making it easier for families to get the right help, at the right time.