Grammar schools in Merton
There are no grammar schools in Merton.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 47 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any — Merton is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Sutton Grammar School, about 3.1 miles away in Sutton. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Merton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Merton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School | Sutton | 3.1 miles | Boys | Good |
| Wallington County Grammar School | Wallington | 3.4 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls | Sutton | 4.0 miles | Girls | Good |
| Tiffin School | Kingston upon Thames | 4.4 miles | Boys | Good |
| Wilson's School | Wallington | 4.5 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Wallington High School for Girls | Wallington | 4.6 miles | Girls | Not judged |
Schools in Merton
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