The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.2
10.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 219 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 24.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mrs Kate Page (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Lake Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillington School
Independent · 467m away
Wimbledon High School GDST
Independent · 775m away
The Priory CofE School
Primary · 948m away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 988m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dundonald Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Pelham Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wimbledon College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ricards Lodge High School a selective school?
No. Ricards Lodge High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ricards Lodge High School's Ofsted rating?
Ricards Lodge High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ricards Lodge High School?
Ricards Lodge High School currently has 1,476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ricards Lodge High School take?
Ricards Lodge High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ricards Lodge High School?
Ricards Lodge High School is in London, SW19 7HB, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ricards Lodge High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ricards Lodge High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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