Rutlish School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Rutlish School currently has around 1491 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.3%. other white pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by other asian at 10.5%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 54% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Watery Lane, London, SW20 9AD |
| Website: | www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085421212 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Merton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Laura Howarth |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 102679 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1491 |
| Number of Boys: | 1491 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.30% | 482 |
| Other White | 16.30% | 243 |
| Other Asian | 10.50% | 156 |
| Pakistani | 9.10% | 135 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 89 |
| African | 4.40% | 66 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 48 |
| Indian | 3.10% | 46 |
| Chinese | 3.00% | 44 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 41 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.30% | 35 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 27 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 22 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 14 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 12 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Park Primary School Church Lane , Merton Park SW19 3HQ | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Hood Primary School Whatley Avenue , Raynes Park SW20 9NS | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Primary School Poplar Road South , Merton Park SW19 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon School of Art Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 699 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 699 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon House School 1b-1c Dorset Road , Merton Park SW19 3EY | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Home School Dundonald Congregational Church , Fairlawn Road SW19 3QR | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Face Youth Therapeutic School John Innes Youth Centre , 61 Kingston Road SW19 1JN | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.