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Rutlish School

State school · London, SW20 9AD
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,477 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,477 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Merton

Headteacher

Head

Ms Laura Howarth

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 19 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Wimbledon Chase Primary School 10 %
Poplar Primary School 8 %
Hillcross Primary School 7 %
Pelham Primary School 7 %
Joseph Hood Primary School 5 %
Singlegate Primary School 4 %
Aragon Primary School 3 %
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 3 %
The Priory CofE School 3 %
Dundonald Primary School 3 %
West Wimbledon Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Abbotsbury Primary School 3 %
Garfield Primary School 3 %
Merton Park Primary School 3 %
Hatfeild Primary School 3 %
St John Fisher RC Primary School 2 %
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School 2 %
Hollymount School 2 %
Merton Abbey Primary School 2 %
Liberty Primary 2 %
Cranmer Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
86%
LA avg.
81%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
35.28
LA avg.
35.07
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
96
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,477
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Watery Lane
Merton Park
London
SW20 9AD
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Telephone: 020 8542 1212

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Merton

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School data & information Rutlish School Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD
1,477 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
51 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
96 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
55.20
LA avg.
51.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.68 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 224 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 227 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 224 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.28
LA avg.
35.07
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 33 B
Psychology GCE A level 15 B
Physics GCE A level 19 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 14 A
Mathematics GCE A level 52 B
History GCE A level 27 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 15 B
Economics GCE A level 14 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 18 A
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 B
Biology GCE A level 13 C
Art and Design (3d Studies) GCE A level 6 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Rutlish School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 10 and has 10 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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