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Merstham Park School

Reigate and Banstead, RH1 3PUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
-0.08
Average · 2023/24
−20+2
Applications / places
0.6×
Applications did not exceed published places
114 1st-choice / 182 places
Ranking
#1,737
of 3,141 nationally

About Merstham Park School

Merstham Park School is a state-funded secondary school in Reigate and Banstead, South East, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 711 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 900.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (18 Oct 2022). the published Progress 8 score was -0.08 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 46.0 for 2023/24. admissions data records 114 first-preference applications for 182 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
AddressTaynton Drive, Redhill, Reigate and Banstead, RH1 3PU
HeadteacherMr Cullum Mitchell
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils711
Free School Meals (FSM)27.7%
School Capacity711 / 900 (79% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Merstham Park School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.