Melrose School

About Melrose School

Melrose School is a community special school in Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Merton, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 128 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 15.2 (2025/26). 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Merton →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 5–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

128 / 158 (81%)

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Merton, CR4 3BE

Phone

02086462620

Executive Head

Carla Chandler

Website

www.melbury.merton.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Melrose School?

Melrose School is a community special school in Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Merton, England, for pupils aged 5–16.

How many pupils does Melrose School have?

Melrose School has 128 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Melrose School's Ofsted rating?

Melrose School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Melrose School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Melrose School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 15.2 in 2025/26.

Where is Melrose School?

Melrose School is located at Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Merton, CR4 3BE.