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Merlin School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Merlin School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Wandsworth , serving pupils aged 3-8, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-8

Age range

98

Pupils

220

Capacity

45%

Fill rate

Merlin School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Merlin School?

The catchment area for Merlin School is the geographic zone Wandsworth uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Merlin School is set by Wandsworth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wandsworth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wandsworth catchment area documents →

Merlin School: 220 places, 45% filled: places available

Merlin School has a published admission number of 220 places. 98 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 45%. At 45% full, the school currently has headroom below its 220 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wandsworth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wandsworth school admissions →

Merlin School: School Information

Full address
4 Carlton Drive, Putney, London, SW15 2BZ
Local authority
Wandsworth
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-8 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
101065

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Merlin School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Merlin School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Merlin School

What is the catchment area for Merlin School?

The catchment area for Merlin School is the geographic zone Wandsworth uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Merlin School oversubscribed?

Merlin School has a capacity of 220 places and currently has 98 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wandsworth.

What is the admissions policy for Merlin School?

Admission to Merlin School is managed by Wandsworth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Merlin School cover?

Merlin School is a not applicable school in London, Wandsworth, serving pupils aged 3-8. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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