Merton is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 75 schools — 43 primary, 9 secondary, educating around 30,420 pupils. The median teacher salary across Merton's state-funded schools is £55,415 (2024-25). There are currently 15 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Merton.
Merton at a glance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 75
- Primary schools
- 43
- Secondary schools
- 9
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 30,420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,591
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £55,415
- Spend per pupil
- £9,235
- Open teaching jobs
- 15
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Merton
73 schools in Merton plotted by location.
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Teaching in Merton
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Merton
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Merton
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Merton.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Merton’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Merton
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Merton, Merton· SW19 7EP
464 pupils
KS2: 78% met expected standard
Harris Academy Merton
Mitcham, Merton· CR4 1BP
1,341 pupils
Attainment 8: 53.7
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Merton, Merton· SW19 2JY
1,045 pupils
Attainment 8: 58.3
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Merton, Merton· SW19 8PW
435 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Park Academy
Merton, Merton· SW19 3EF
127 pupils
KS2: 94% met expected standard
Trust: STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Singlegate Primary School
Merton, Merton· SW19 2NT
648 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Merton
View 15 open teaching jobs in Merton →Merton: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Merton?
Merton has 75 schools, including 43 primary and 9 secondary schools, educating around 30,420 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Merton?
The median teacher salary across Merton's state-funded schools is £55,415 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Merton?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Merton local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Merton through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Merton?
Apply through Merton's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Merton by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Merton?
Yes — there are currently 15 open teaching vacancies in Merton. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.