Rutlish School
Rutlish School is a boys' secondary school in London for ages 11 to 19.
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At a glance
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,471
- Who it's for
- Boys only
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Watery Lane, London, SW20 9AD
- Phone
- 02085 421212
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, September 2024.
- The quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding
- Sixth-form provision: Outstanding
- Previous inspection grade: Outstanding
- Inspectors found that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified and supported highly effectively and achieve exceptionally well.
- The report says the school identifies pupils who struggle with reading when they join and gives them bespoke support quickly.
- Inspectors found that attendance is high, including for pupils with SEND and that leaders work effectively with parents to ensure regular attendance.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The school is committed to providing the highest quality education and opportunities for students irrespective of religion, race, culture, class, sexual orientation, disability or gender.
- Facilities include the field, cricket nets, basketball courts, the Pavilion with indoor rowing, fives court and fitness, the Sports Hall and Gym.
Source: Rutlish School website; Rutlish School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school timetable is organised as 50 taught periods over two weeks.
- Students are strongly encouraged to maintain an EBacc combination of subjects when selecting options in Year 9.
Source: Rutlish School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Rutlish School has adopted the London Borough of Merton Admissions Policy and Admission Arrangements.
Source: Rutlish School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- A virtual tour of the Rutlish School site is available online.
- An RR6 open evening takes place on 12 Nov, 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Source: Rutlish School website; Rutlish School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Breakfast is available in the canteen between 8am and 8.30am.
- Enrichment activities and inter-house competitions are offered before school, lunchtimes and after school.
Source: Rutlish School website; Rutlish School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- Rutlish School has Additionally Resourced Provision for boys with identified speech, language and communication needs.
- Applicants to the sixth form, RR6, should use the RR6 Admissions page.
- Learning Support provides support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans and others on the Special Needs register.
Source: Rutlish School website; Rutlish School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 4 miles
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 4 miles
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 5 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 5 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 12 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 14 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 14 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 14 miles. Bexley Selection Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 102679. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.