Raynes Park High School
London, SW20 0JL · Merton · secondary school
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9th of 9 secondary schools in Merton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 479 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.1 · 38 | 30% | 1.13 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.22 · 66 | 25% | 1.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.0 · 34 | 10% | 0.34 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Raynes Park High School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. In 2024/25, 46.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Football and Education Programme, or the Tennis Programme.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,134 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,440. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the national median for Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh Award? How are the football and tennis programmes structured for different skill levels?
What Ofsted said about Raynes Park High School
Overview
Raynes Park High School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It is described as a “friendly and welcoming school” where pupils are “well supported” by caring staff. The report confirms that pupils achieve well, benefit from a carefully designed curriculum, and feel safe within a calm and orderly environment.
Strengths
- Leaders have “carefully designed the curriculum” so pupils learn content in a “thoughtful order,” enabling them to develop detailed knowledge.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and use effective routines to help pupils recall prior learning, with targeted training addressing previous delivery issues.
- The school provides “quality experiences” for pupils to develop talents, including clubs, sports, and high-quality theatre productions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “well-focused support” and describe feeling ‘special’ due to the strong assistance provided.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with staff regularly reading aloud and the library playing an important part in promoting a love of reading.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they present new information clearly enough, as pupils sometimes find it difficult to understand new concepts at first.
- Staff need to make timely checks on pupils’ understanding of new content to prevent them moving on before they have the necessary understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.6 |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 |
| 2025/26 | 43.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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