WELCOME TO THE MERLIN SCHOOL

Independent Pre-Prep for boys and girls, aged 4-8

WELCOME TO THE MERLIN SCHOOL

Independent Pre-Prep for boys and girls, aged 4-8

WELCOME TO THE MERLIN SCHOOL

Independent Pre-Prep for boys and girls, aged 4-8

WELCOME TO THE MERLIN SCHOOL

Independent Pre-Prep for boys and girls, aged 4-8

WELCOME TO THE MERLIN SCHOOL

Independent Pre-Prep for boys and girls, aged 4-8

Merlin School Admissions

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Merlin School Bulleting

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Merlin School Bulleting

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Welcome to The Merlin School

Our Aim and Ethos
The Merlin School, established in 1986, is a pre-prep school for boys and girls, aged 4 – 8. You’ll find us in the heart of Putney, in a beautiful Victorian house. We specialise in educating children in these crucially important formative years and aim to ignite a life-long love of learning.

Children at Merlin receive a broad and creative education, developing a thirst to learn within a supportive and inspiring environment, and each individual is encouraged to become independent and to have a go. Our aim at Merlin is to encourage a sense of excitement about learning, so every day is happy and rewarding. Above all, we believe that learning should be stimulating and confidence-building. There is a vibrant buzz about the school, where the children thrive as part of a caring community. Corridors and classrooms teem with life as we all work together. Our children leave Merlin superbly well prepared for the next stage of their school career. In a structured, supportive environment, we will lay the cornerstones of your child’s education.

Class sizes at Merlin are small, adult to child ratios high, and this enables us to nurture the children, helping every child reach their full potential. We’re proud of our Victorian school building with its many period features which lend a very special warm atmosphere. Our school hall, for example, used for assemblies, drama, music and dance, is the original ‘ballroom’. We teach in spacious classrooms in the main building and in three purpose-built cloistered classrooms at the rear of the school. For playtime, sports, and outdoor learning, there is a large playground, at the heart of the school and we go off-site for an afternoon of Games every week. Each of the light, airy classrooms is visually stimulating, with colourful, interactive displays and resources that are constantly updated.

At Merlin, our practical approach to learning enables the children to take an active role in every subject – they are never simply passive participants. English and Maths underpin our core curriculum teaching every day. Science, Music, Singing, PE, French and Computing are all taught by specialist teachers and we have dedicated teaching spaces for these subjects. This breathes life into the timetable and gives the children the opportunity to move around the school from lesson to lesson. Above all, the Merlin approach captures the children’s imagination, fires their enthusiasm and inspires them to want to learn. Through such creative and stimulating teaching of core, foundation and broader curriculum subjects, the children are well prepared at ages seven and eight for the next stage of their education in a broad range of the very best prep schools.

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Merlin School embeds a strong culture of Safeguarding. View the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy below

“Merlin is the most wonderful, nurturing and loving school where every child is made to feel special and reach their full potential.”

Parent of a child in Reception

“The teachers and staff at Merlin exude oodles of positivity and encouragement and both of my children bounce into school every day.”

Parent of children in Reception and Year 2

“A Merlin child is happy, polite and kind.”

Parent

“The Merlin School has been outstanding for both of my boys. It has cared for them both in a nourishing fashion, taught them to be confident and kind and really opened their minds to the world around them.”

Parent

“Merlin School encourages children of all abilities to be the best they can be in a kind and nurturing environment. The teachers really inspire the children to love learning, our son is so happy there.”

Parent, Year 1

“Merlin is a truly special place and I can only hope that my boys will continue to carry the Merlin Spirit with them for the years to come. “Having a go” and embracing new challenges becomes second nature, fostering a love of learning. I just wish they had an upper school!”

Parent

“Merlin is truly magical because the kind and supportive staff understand children and make learning fun. Our boys have loved their time at Merlin.”

Parent

“We first saw Merlin school after we had visited a couple of schools looking for a school where our daughter would be happy. After visiting Merlin we had no doubts - our daughter spent three very happy years here. When time came our son went to Merlin school as well. It is so important that in the very beginning of their school years kids are introduced to the magic of learning with love and care. It is exactly what Merlin school does. We are very grateful to all the teachers and staff for their amazing work!”

Parent

“Induction into reception is managed exceptionally well. Our daughter has had a really happy experience starting school.”

Parent

“The Merlin School has been outstanding for both of my boys. It has cared for them both in a nourishing fashion, taught them to be confident and kind and really opened their minds to the world around them.”

Parent

"My daughter joined Merlin in Reception and has not looked back since. She came out of the school on Day 1 with a huge smile on her face and she has always been excited to go in and learn every single day. Over the years, I have watched her gain confidence, speak her mind, be kind and apply the Merlin principles at every opportunity."  
 
Parent, Year 3 
"Staying on for Year 3 was the best decision I have made.  Not only has my daughter learnt so much academically, passed her assessment for the school she wanted with the support of her teachers but most importantly she has developed into a young lady I am so proud of; kind, energetic, positive, inquisitive and excited to learn and achieve more. I greatly attribute these characteristics to the nurturing, personalised, gentle, encouraging and kind approach that this school takes towards its pupils."
 
Parent, Year 3 

"I would like to thank every single teacher and staff member for making all this look so effortless ..... such a bright team of educators, placing Merlin at the top of schools I would recommend to any family."

Parent, Year 3 

The Merlin School

We now offer on-site after
school provision until 6pm.
Current parents can register and book here.
Please join us for a school tour
or contact admissionenquiries@merlinschool.net
or secretary@merlinschool.net for enquiries.

0208 788 2769