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Sixth forms in Merton

There are 7 independent sixth forms in Merton: 1 girls', 1 boys', 5 co-ed. The median day fee is £28,241 a year. An independent sixth form teaches pupils aged 16 to 18 for A-levels, the IB Diploma or BTECs. Most are part of a senior school; a few are standalone sixth-form colleges.

Updated September 2026

Schools
7
Day fees
£20,930–£35,820 / year
Ages
3–19

Best-ranked sixth forms in Merton

By Houseroom Index score

  1. King's College School, Wimbledon
  2. Wimbledon High School
  3. Liberty Woodland School
  4. Hall School Wimbledon
  5. Blossom House School

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Houseroom editorial team · Published 29 September 2026

Sixth form and 16+ entry

King's has run a co-educational sixth form since 2010. About 400 students choose between the IB Diploma and A levels, and around 150 girls are in the sixth form. The 16+ registration deadline for September 2027 is 5 October 2026, with English, maths and general papers in November of Year 11 and no past papers issued.

Wimbledon High is an A-level sixth form. Applications for 2027 close at noon on 12 October 2026, with assessment and interviews on 14 November; the school expects grades 8 or 9 in the subjects to be studied and at least eight GCSEs at grade 6 or above. Liberty Woodland's sixth form follows the IB Diploma Programme.

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Choosing a sixth form in Merton

16+ entry

Schools admit a smaller number of external pupils at 16+, usually on predicted GCSE grades, subject tests and interview in the autumn of Year 11. Many set minimum grades for the subjects a pupil wants to take at A-level.

What to compare

Compare the subjects on offer, A-level or IB results, university destinations, the size of the sixth form and how much teaching is in small sets. Sixth-form scholarships and bursaries are common and worth applying for.

Sixth forms in Merton: common questions

What are the best sixth forms in Merton?
The highest-scoring sixth forms in Merton on the Houseroom Index are King's College School, Wimbledon, Wimbledon High School, Liberty Woodland School, Hall School Wimbledon and Blossom House School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
How many sixth forms are there in Merton?
Houseroom lists 7 independent sixth forms in Merton.
How much do sixth forms in Merton cost?
Day fees at sixth forms in Merton range from £20,930–£35,820 a year, with a median of £28,241. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are usually extra.
When do sixth-form applications open?
Most independent schools take 16+ applications in the autumn of Year 11, with tests and interviews from November to January, and offers conditional on GCSE results.