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Ricards Lodge High School
Lake Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HB, Merton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.0 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,476
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally, indicating high academic performance. A commendable 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 55% secure a grade 5 or above. The school also demonstrates a robust commitment to the EBacc, with 68% of students entering this rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.2 | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 68% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.7%
White Other15.7%
Asian Other10.4%
Asian Pakistani8.6%
Black African5.8%
Mixed Other4.4%
Other3.9%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.42867, -0.20576 · SW19 7HB
School details
Local authorityMerton
RegionLondon
URN102673
School typeCommunity school
Websitericardslodge.merton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ricards Lodge High School rated by Ofsted?
Ricards Lodge High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2017.
Is Ricards Lodge High School a good school?
Ricards Lodge High School scores 88.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ricards Lodge High School in GCSEs?
Ricards Lodge High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.2. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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