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Ricards Lodge High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ricards Lodge High School is a community secondary school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1476 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,476

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Ricards Lodge High School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Ricards Lodge 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Ricards Lodge High School — School Information

Full address
Lake Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HB
Local authority
Merton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.9% of pupils
DfE URN
102673

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Frequently Asked Questions — Ricards Lodge High School

Is Ricards Lodge High School oversubscribed?

Ricards Lodge High School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ricards Lodge High School?

Admission to Ricards Lodge 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 Ricards Lodge High School cover?

Ricards Lodge 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 Ricards Lodge High School?

Ricards Lodge High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.