Raynes Park High School
Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Raynes Park High School is a secondary school in Merton for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 8th of 8 secondary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2019, report published 13 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
This is a friendly and welcoming school where pupils are well supported. Caring relationships with staff encourage pupils to try their best and to ask for help when needed. Staff listen to pupils and take their views seriously. This helps pupils to feel safe and comfortable in the school environment. Pupils achieve well. Staff understand pupils' starting points and individual needs, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils in the school's specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision) describe feeling 'special' because of the strong support that enables them to be successful. The school teaches pupils the values of respect, resilience and results. Pupils understand these expectations. They are typically courteous and respectful to staff and each other. They try hard in their studies. The school provides quality experiences for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils regularly attend clubs, including chess club. They compete in sports, including tennis, football and basketball. Pupils have opportunities to perform. For example, Year 9 pupils performed 'Romeo and Juliet' on stage at Shakespeare's Globe. High-quality school theatre productions involve many pupils from different backgrounds. Pupils value roles of responsibility. For example, pupils in Year 10 enjoy supporting Year 7 pupils to settle into school.
What the school should improve
- In some instances, the way teachers present new information to pupils is not clear enough. As a result, pupils sometimes find it difficult to understand new concepts at first. The school should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and expertise to present information to pupils effectively so pupils have the best possible opportunity to understand it.
- On occasion, teachers do not check that pupils have understood new ideas well when they are first introduced. As a result, pupils are sometimes asked to move on to the next step in their learning before they have the necessary understanding to be successful. The school should ensure that teachers make timely checks on pupils' understanding of new content and respond effectively to address any gaps in their knowledge this shows.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
195 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
59 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,134 pupils on roll, with places for 1,440
Schools near Raynes Park High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Boys' School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.8 |
| The Holy Cross School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 59.2 |
| Norwegian School in London | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hall School Wimbledon | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 54.7 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Kirsten Taylor
- Phone
- 02089464112
- Address
- Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL
- Local authority
- Merton
- URN
- 102674
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.