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Rutlish School

Voluntary controlled school · London · SW20 9AD

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

1,471

Local authority

Merton

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys voluntary controlled school (secondary), Ages 11–19, in London, Merton, 1,471 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 24.3%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SW20
12
Secondary in SW20
3
Open schools in Merton LA
74
Secondary in Merton LA
9

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
102679

Location

Address
Watery Lane, Merton Park
Postcode
SW20 9AD
Town
London
Local authority
Merton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,471
Boys / girls
1,471 / 0
School capacity
1,500
Capacity fill
1,471 / 1,500 (98%)
Free school meals
24.3%
FSM pupils
287
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
02085421212
Website
www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk

Official links