Raynes Park High School
Raynes Park High School is a community school in Merton for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 1,134 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Raynes Park High School is Good, from an inspection in January 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 43.0, and 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: January 2025. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bushey Road London SW20 0JL |
| Phone | 02089464112 |
| Reference Number | 102674 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1134 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.44%
Girls: 46.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 74 | 154 |
| 8 | 81 | 97 | 178 |
| 9 | 92 | 94 | 186 |
| 10 | 123 | 75 | 198 |
| 11 | 105 | 101 | 206 |
| 12 | 60 | 54 | 114 |
| 13 | 65 | 33 | 98 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 34.7% |
| White, Other | 17.3% |
| Asian, Other | 7.4% |
| African | 7.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.1% |
| Caribbean | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
Raynes Park High School demonstrates effective performance, building on the standards previously established during its last inspection in January 2019. The school creates a friendly and supportive environment for its students, with caring relationships between staff and pupils that encourage academic effort and emotional well-being. The school excels in providing a diverse array of extracurricular activities that enhance pupil engagement and development, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school maintains high standards in educational delivery and pupil achievement across most subjects.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 23 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support and relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective curriculum design that enhances knowledge acquisition.
- High priority placed on reading and literacy development.
- Successful engagement of pupils in extracurricular activities.
- Positive pupil behavior and safe school environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional unclear presentation of new information by teachers.
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding of new concepts.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
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| Average Points | 30.85 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.75 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is Raynes Park High School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Raynes Park High School is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
When was Raynes Park High School last inspected by Ofsted?
Raynes Park High School was last inspected in January 2025.
How many pupils does Raynes Park High School have?
Raynes Park High School has 1,134 pupils on roll.
What age range does Raynes Park High School cover?
Raynes Park High School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
What are Raynes Park High School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 43.0, and 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Raynes Park High School?
Raynes Park High School is at Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL.