The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 40.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Miss Kirsten Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 314m away
West Wimbledon Primary School
Primary · 337m away
Burlington Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 746m away
Burlington Junior School
Primary · 746m away
Blossom House School
Independent · 916m away
Coombe Boys' School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Hollymount School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Holy Cross School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Raynes Park High School a selective school?
No. Raynes Park High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Raynes Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Raynes Park High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Raynes Park High School?
Raynes Park High School currently has 1,190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Raynes Park High School take?
Raynes Park High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Raynes Park High School?
Raynes Park High School is in London, SW20 0JL, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Raynes Park High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Raynes Park High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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