Merton Court School

Merton Court, the oldest Preparatory School in Sidcup, was founded in 1899 as a result of the devoted and charitable vision of John Pearce and his wife Irene.
For more than a century, Merton Court School has remained committed to its founding principles and its motto, Omnia Strenue ('Strive above all'), benefiting from a long tradition of family leadership to produce exceptional life opportunities and keeping steadfast in a constantly shifting environment.
Merton Court has been owned and operated by the Price Family with her sons since Mrs. Elizabeth Price purchased the school in 1979 when it had 78 students.
In 1993, Dominic was appointed Head, and in 2016, Senior Partner/Proprietor.
A complete quarter of all mainstream independent schools are owned and operated by businesses, and they educate 16% of the students in this market.
Without a doubt, proprietor-run schools have discovered that prioritising quality is the most crucial aspect of the possibilities of a great school enterprise.
The Independent Schools Inspectorate inspects the school, and it is also a member of the Independent Schools' Council and an accredited member of the Independent Schools Association (ISI).
Our Advisory Board supports the management of the school and assists the Proprietors in policy and decision-making relating to the educational programme at the school.
Angie Macdonald is the Merton Court School's business manager and head of safety.
All of our sixth-graders are members of our school council.
The practical experience of School Council also aids students in understanding the functions of a formal meeting, including the Chair, Secretary, and Minutes, as well as the value of discussion, listening to others' viewpoints, and taking turns to present significant points or opinions.