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Merstham Park School
Taynton Drive, Redhill, RH1 3PU, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.4 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
668
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 55% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 65%, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 26% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.6%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Indian3.7%
Black African2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.25741, -0.14211 · RH1 3PU
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN145898
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.mersthamparkschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Merstham Park School rated by Ofsted?
Merstham Park School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is Merstham Park School a good school?
Merstham Park School scores 44.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Merstham Park School in GCSEs?
Merstham Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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