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Raynes Park High School
Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL, Merton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.5 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,190
Capacity
1,440
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 80%, this secondary school demonstrates a supportive environment for students. Although GCSE attainment is slightly above the national average, with 64% achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the school has room for improvement in higher grades, as only 47% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, 72% of students progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 47% | Top 43% 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%. | 35% | Top 49% 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%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School keeps me informed
76%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.3%
White Other16.6%
Mixed Other7.9%
Asian Other7.1%
Black African7.0%
Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Black Caribbean3.7%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.40328, -0.23916 · SW20 0JL
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Raynes Park High School rated by Ofsted?
Raynes Park High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2019.
Is Raynes Park High School a good school?
Raynes Park High School scores 47.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Raynes Park High School?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, Raynes Park High School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Raynes Park High School in GCSEs?
Raynes Park High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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