Merstham Park School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Taynton Drive Redhill RH1 3PU |
| Phone | 01737919491 |
| Reference Number | 145898 |
Merstham Park School, which recently transitioned into new buildings in September 2022, has received its first inspection under the current framework and is rated as Good overall. The school has established a strong culture focused on learning and pupil well-being, where positive behaviour is nurtured and respected among students. Parents express high levels of satisfaction regarding the leadership and the positive impact on their children’s education and confidence.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 668 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.9%
Girls: 49.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 73 | 78 | 151 |
| 8 | 83 | 83 | 166 |
| 9 | 63 | 81 | 144 |
| 10 | 62 | 53 | 115 |
| 11 | 59 | 33 | 92 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.6% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their learning and embrace available opportunities.
- The curriculum is ambitious, broad, and balanced.
- Strong pastoral support contributes to effective behaviour management.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour lead to engagement in learning.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack well-sequenced curriculum leading to gaps in learning.
- PSHE curriculum delivery lacks consistency and effectiveness.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 88 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 105 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 40 | 8 |
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