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Merton Court School
Independent school · Bexley
| Address | 38 Knoll Road, Sidcup, DA14 4QU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Pupils | 311 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 02083002112 |
| Website | https://www.mertoncourtprep.co.uk |
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 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Half terms given as holiday dates inclusive of weekends (17-31 Oct, 13-21 Feb, 29 May-6 Jun, written '6 June June'); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Terms end at noon. Bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Early Years - 5 mornings (age 3 - 4 years) | £4,150.00 |
| Early Years - full time (age 3 - 4 years) | £5,760.00 |
| Junior Preparatory (Reception - Year 2) | £5,980.00 |
| Senior Preparatory (Year 3 - Year 6) | £6,355.00 |
| PTA Subscription | £25.00 |
| Catering (compulsory, VAT exempt, included in billed fees) | £395.00 |
Termly fees as from January 2027, including VAT at the applicable rate. Early Years individual afternoon session £80. Sibling reductions 5% (second child) and 10% (third child).
Source: school fees 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.