- 75% of looked-after children achieved at least one GCSE grade A* to Gin the year to 30 September 2005 (60.2 per cent in England)
- 10% of looked-after children convicted or subject to a final warningor reprimand in the year ending 30 September 2005 (9.3 per cent inEngland)
- 70% of looked-after children were up to date with their immunisationsin the year to 30 September 2005 (76 per cent in England)
In 2005 Merton gained two stars in its inspection and was rated asserving most children well. Its capacity to improve children's serviceswas considered promising.
Source: Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Department forEducation and Ofsted.
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