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Merlin School
Independent school · Wandsworth
| Address | 4 Carlton Drive, Putney, London, SW15 2BZ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–8 |
| Pupils | 90 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02087882769 |
| Website | https://www.merlinschool.net |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Fri 12 Feb 2027
Half-term holidays given as 19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun; periods end the last school day before and restart the first weekday after. School closed for staff INSET Fri 12 Feb 2027, so Spring 1 ends Thu 11 Feb (text confirms a full Thursday school day). The text also labels this INSET 'for 2026' with the same date. October and May half terms start after a Friday half day. Spring term ends 12.30pm. Reception/Pre-School settling-in afternoon Thu 3 Sep. Bank holiday 3 May 2027.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (excluding VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Main School Tuition Fee (+20% VAT) | £6,427.00 |
| Pre-School Tuition Fee attending all sessions (VAT not applicable) | £6,427.00 |
| Pre-School Tuition Fee excluding Tuesday afternoons (VAT not applicable) | £5,785.00 |
| Lunch | £480.00 |
| Games Transport (Main School) | £75.00 |
| Stationery & Resources | £25.00 |
| Accident Insurance | £5.00 |
Deposit: £2,000.00
Main School tuition is quoted +20% VAT; VAT not applicable to Pre-School. 10% sibling discount for third and subsequent children. Deposit £2,000 from admissions page.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-School, Reception
Visit on a school tour, then register any time after birth. Main Pre-School intake is September for children aged three, with rolling admission if places remain; children can join the Pre-Prep after their fourth birthday. Reception offers are sent eleven months ahead; places are secured with a £2,000 deposit.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.