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Rutlish School
Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD, Merton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.5 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,491
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 60.5, this secondary school consistently performs above the national average, ranking in the top 8% of schools in the UK. An impressive 85% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 67% reach grade 5 or above, reflecting a solid academic foundation. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 60.5 | Top 8% 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%. | 85% | Top 11% 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%. | 67% | Top 11% 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%. | 49% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
Parent View (167 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
82%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.3%
White Other16.3%
Asian Other10.5%
Asian Pakistani9.1%
Mixed Other6.0%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Other2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.40832, -0.20785 · SW20 9AD
School details
Local authorityMerton
RegionLondon
URN102679
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.rutlish.merton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rutlish School rated by Ofsted?
Rutlish School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Rutlish School a good school?
Rutlish School scores 95.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Rutlish School?
Based on 167 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rutlish School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Rutlish School in GCSEs?
Rutlish School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.5. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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