Raynes Park High School Catchment Area
Raynes Park High School is a community secondary school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1190 pupils, and a capacity of 1440 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
1,190
Pupils
1,440
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Raynes Park High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Raynes Park High School?
The catchment area for Raynes Park High School is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Raynes Park High School are allocated by Merton using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Merton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Merton catchment area documents →Raynes Park High School: 1440 places, 83% filled: places available
Raynes Park High School has a published admission number of 1440 places. 1190 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1440 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.2% of pupils at Raynes Park High School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Merton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Merton school admissions →
Raynes Park High School: School Information
- Full address
- Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102674
Other Secondary Schools in London
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The Camden School for Girls Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Raynes Park High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Raynes Park High School
What is the catchment area for Raynes Park High School? ▾
The catchment area for Raynes Park High School is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Raynes Park High School oversubscribed? ▾
Raynes Park High School has a capacity of 1440 places and currently has 1190 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.
What is the admissions policy for Raynes Park High School? ▾
Admission to Raynes Park High School is managed by Merton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Raynes Park High School cover? ▾
Raynes Park High School is a secondary school in London, Merton, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Raynes Park High School? ▾
Raynes Park High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.