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Rutlish School

Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD

Voluntary controlled school
Boys
Pupils
1,491
Ages
11-19
FSM
22.1%
Attainment 8
60.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
60.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
45.5%
Basics 9-5
67.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.9%
EBacc APS
5.53
EBacc 9-5
37.3%
EBacc 9-4
42.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.68
A*-A Grades
29.1%
A*-B Grades
58.0%
AAB+ %
29.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 160 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Rutlish School

Rutlish School is a secondary school in London, Merton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 60.3. The school has around 1,491 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Watery Lane, London, SW20 9AD | More schools in Merton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rutlish School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Apr 2022 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Apr 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rutlish School

What is Rutlish School's Ofsted rating?
Rutlish School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Rutlish School's latest exam results?
Rutlish School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 60.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rutlish School located?
Rutlish School is a secondary school in London, Merton (SW20 9AD).
How many pupils attend Rutlish School?
Rutlish School has around 1,491 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rutlish School with other schools?
View Rutlish School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Merton.