Melrose School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Melrose School
Address: Church Road/ Whatley Avenue
Town/City: Mitcham/ Raynes Park
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR4 3BE
Telephone Number: 02 0864 2620
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Executive Head: Ms Carla Chandler
Capacity: 158
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 166 (69% boys & 31% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 56.7%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 102697
DfE Number: 315/7003
UKPRN: 10016482
UPRN: 48015019
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Merton (E09000024)
Constituency: Mitcham and Morden (E14001371)
Electoral Ward: Cricket Green (E05013813)

Easting & Northing: 527196E, 168543N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 8.28" N 0° 10' 21.7" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCR2G+WW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Benedict Academy (0.3km)
  2. Cricket Green School (0.3km)
  3. St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  4. Oak Tree Primary School (0.5km)
  5. RISE Education (0.6km)
  6. Cranmer Primary School (0.7km)
  7. Jus'T'Learn (0.8km)
  8. Haslemere Primary School (0.8km)
  9. Bond Primary School (0.9km)
  10. Lavender Lodge School (0.9km)
Governors

  • Miss Amanda Addy - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 April 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Boxall - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mrs Carla Chandler - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2066.
  • Mr Nicholas Draper - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mr Michael Furness - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Mr Scott Hayter - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Mr James Holmes - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 December 2026.
  • Mr Robert Hopkins - Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr Richard Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 December 2026.
  • Mr Adrian Laing - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Neil Morris - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Sandra Peddy - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Mr Keith Shipman - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.