Rutlish School

Voluntary controlled schoolBoys's school11-19Faith priority

Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD

Headteacher: Ms Laura HowarthSchool website ↗Pupils: 233 (capacity: 1500)

Ofsted Rating Inspected 24 September 2024Full report ↗

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer gives a single overall grade.

Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

GCSE Results (2024/25)

GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.

Progress 8 scores for 2024/25 are not used for accountability purposes following the KS2 assessment disruption. Treat with caution.
Attainment 8Attainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
60.5
English & Maths Grade 4+English & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
84.5%
English & Maths Grade 5+English & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
67.4%

English Baccalaureate (EBacc)EBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.

Pupils entered for EBacc48.9%
EBacc Grade 4+42.9%
EBacc Grade 5+37.3%
EBacc average point score5.54

Results Over Time

Admissions

Faith priority — This school has a faith-based admissions priority (None).
Year 7 places per year (PAN)
260
Total applications
752
1st preference applications
250
Families who got their first choice
1.0%
✓ Places were available last year

Historical distance cut-off data is not available for this school. Contact the admissions authority for oversubscription criteria details.

Wellbeing & Context

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Pupils receiving SEN supportSEN Support% of pupils receiving SEN (Special Educational Needs) support without a formal planThese pupils need extra help but do not yet have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
14.6%
SEN support without an EHCP
Pupils with an EHCPEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)% of pupils with a formal EHCP — a legal plan for pupils with significant additional needs
5.2%
Education, Health and Care Plan
Total pupils
233
Capacity: 1500

Location

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Historical Results

YearAttainment 8Progress 8Eng & Maths 4+EBacc entry %
2023/24----
2024/2560.5-84.5%48.9%
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