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Merstham Park School

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personMr Andy Ward

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location_onRedhill, RH1 3PU

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

521

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#39 in Surrey

#1,727 of 3,216 nationally

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Merstham Park School is a Free schools secondary school in Redhill, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Merstham Park School is a free schools in Redhill, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. The school has approximately 668 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45, placing the school #39 in Surrey and #1,727 of 3,216 nationally. 44.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.7 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

Grade 5+ E&M

44.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.7%

Entering EBacc25.80%

EBacc APS3.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.10%

EBacc APS4.03

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.60

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.43

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 October 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2022-10-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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

7.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 668 pupils. During this period, there were 48 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.2%, 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)	668	48	7.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	670	69	10.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	603	27	4.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	601	28	4.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	602	29	4.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	530	50	9.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	521	29	5.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	522	38	7.3%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	377	28	7.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	382	21	5.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	388	35	9.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	282	15	5.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	288	4	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	296	23	7.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	189	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	189	23	12.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	186	14	7.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	80	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	73	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	76	0	0.0%	3.8%	0

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 38 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 10 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 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.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

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

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree54%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree43%

agree23%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

not applicable25%

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

yes24%

no76%

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

strongly agree43%

agree21%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

dont know18%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree36%

disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree40%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree55%

agree33%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree45%

agree48%

disagree7%

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

strongly agree69%

agree30%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree39%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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