Department for Education approves new SEND provision in Merton
Orchard Hill College Academy Trust and Merton Council are delighted to announce that they have been given the go ahead by the Department for Education (DfE) to open a new […]
Category Archives: Education and schools
Cabinet reshuffle creates new role for tackling antisocial behaviour
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Ross Garrod, has announced a shake-up of his top team, including a new cabinet post focused on tackling antisocial behaviour and maintaining the borough’s […]
New project to empower Merton’s girls and young women
We are launching an exciting new project called Empower Her. The project is for girls and young women aged 13-16 living in Merton, and will empower them by building their […]
Merton’s GCSE results continue to beat national averages
Students across Merton schools received their GCSE and vocational results today, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements. Our students have demonstrated exceptional resilience, determination, and academic excellence. We […]
Congratulations to Merton students on their A Level, T Level, and BTEC results
Students across the borough received their A Level, T Level, and BTEC results today. Despite the challenges faced over the past few years, students across Merton have demonstrated resilience, dedication, […]
Extra 9,000 holiday club places provided by Cost of Living Fund
Merton pupils on Free School Meals enjoyed an extra 9,228 free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) club sessions during the half term holidays this school year, funded by Merton Council’s […]
Merton celebrates announcement of new SEND free school provider
Merton Council has announced a significant milestone in the provision of education for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in our borough. The Department for Education (DfE) has […]
88% of Merton children receive offer from first preference primary school
Every Merton family that applied for a primary school place starting in September 2024 has received an offer of a school place. More than 96% of Merton children have been […]
Merton breaks down barriers to being active through new partnership with The Tim Henman Foundation
Three of Merton’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools will benefit from a free, in-school and holiday activity programme from The Tim Henman Foundation (THF) – a charity which works to […]
90% of Merton’s children being offered place at top-3 choice of secondary school
Every Merton family who applied for a secondary school place for their child starting this September has received an offer. Today’s figures reveal that nearly 90% of Merton children have […]