Merton academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 11 schools in Merton, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 185Park AcademyLondon · Academy Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 282St John Fisher RC Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary– · 413 students
- 381Aragon Primary SchoolMorden · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 597 students
- 478Ursuline High School WimbledonLondon · Academy Secondary17.3% Free school meals · 1,396 students
- 575Benedict AcademyMitcham · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 671Harris Primary Academy MertonMitcham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 486 students
- 771Harris Academy WimbledonLondon · Academy Secondary58.3 Attainment 8 · 1,073 students
- 866Harris Academy MertonMitcham · Academy Secondary53.7 Attainment 8 · 1,371 students
- 960Beecholme Primary SchoolMitcham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 1046Harris Academy MordenMorden · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 873 students
- 1142St Mark's Church of England AcademyMitcham · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 983 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Academy London · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 84.5 Top 10% | 94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 2 | St John Fisher RC Primary School London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 82.4 Top 25% | – | 413 |
| 3 | Aragon Primary School Morden · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 80.8 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 597 |
| 4 | Ursuline High School Wimbledon London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 78.3 Top 25% | 17.3% Free school meals | 1,396 |
| 5 | Benedict Academy Mitcham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 6 | Harris Primary Academy Merton Mitcham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71.0 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 486 |
| 7 | Harris Academy Wimbledon London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 58.3 Attainment 8 | 1,073 |
| 8 | Harris Academy Merton Mitcham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 65.5 Top 50% | 53.7 Attainment 8 | 1,371 |
| 9 | Beecholme Primary School Mitcham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.6 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 10 | Harris Academy Morden Morden · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.7 Lower 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 873 |
| 11 | St Mark's Church of England Academy Mitcham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 983 |
Park Academy in London leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Merton with a Success Index (England) of 84.5. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider London academies & free schools league table, every school on the Merton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Merton?
Park Academy in London, London ranks first among academies & free schools in Merton with a Success Index (England) of 84.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 160).
How are academies & free schools in Merton ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.