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Raynes Park High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Kirsten Taylor

location_onLondon, SW20 0JL

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,181

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Attainment 8

45.3

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Merton

#1,681 of 3,216 nationally

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Raynes Park High School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Raynes Park High School is a community school in London, Merton, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,190 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3, placing the school #8 in Merton and #1,681 of 3,216 nationally. 46.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 43.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.21 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

46.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.1%

Entering EBacc34.90%

EBacc APS3.93

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.70%

EBacc APS3.63

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.69

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.94

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.1%

Achieving A*–A14.0%

Achieving A*–B43.0%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate84.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate80.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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23 January 2019

Inspection Report

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13 October 2015

Inspection Report

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17 December 2013

Inspection Report

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18 September 2013

Inspection Report

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02 May 2012

Inspection Report

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02 February 2011

Inspection Report

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08 May 2008

Inspection Report

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17 January 2007

Inspection Report

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08 November 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-01-23

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-10-13

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-09-18

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,190 pupils. During this period, there were 29 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,190	29	2.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,205	22	1.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,192	22	1.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,207	28	2.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,208	25	2.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,182	43	3.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,181	32	2.7%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,178	31	2.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,120	15	1.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,130	22	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,130	34	3.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,075	41	3.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,078	12	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,092	43	3.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,041	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,041	47	4.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,041	45	4.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,027	45	4.4%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,028	33	3.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,036	45	4.3%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	976	61	6.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	976	39	4.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	979	28	2.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	975	78	8.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	988	73	7.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	996	60	6.0%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 103 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 74 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 32 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree57%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree25%

agree50%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree31%

agree27%

disagree8%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree13%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree32%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree50%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree56%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree48%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree37%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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