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Raynes Park High School

Merton, SW20 0JLSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.22
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.4×
Not oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 200 places
Ranking
#1,032
of 3,141 nationally

About Raynes Park High School

If you're a parent in Merton weighing up secondary options, the experience of current families at Raynes Park High School offers a mixed but largely positive picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, 80% of the 106 respondents said they would recommend the school to another parent. That's a solid endorsement, though it's worth noting that 20% would not. On specific questions, the school scores well on happiness and safety: 84% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 90% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is seen positively too, with 82% agreeing pupils are well behaved. The school is clearly popular in the local area: for 2025/26 entry, it received 567 applications for 200 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.84, and only 74 of those 200 offers went to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests a school that local families are keen to get into, even if the parent feedback isn't universally glowing.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBushey Road, London, Merton, SW20 0JL
HeadteacherKirsten Taylor
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils1,190
Free School Meals (FSM)40.2%
School Capacity1,190 / 1,440 (83% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 106 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsLibraryDining HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RugbyRowingHockeyNetballSwimmingDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubModel United NationsChessGardeningOrchestraEco ClubChoirScience ClubDebateDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:20 – 15:00

Source: rphs.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raynes Park High School

Raynes Park High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.