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Rutlish School

Watery Lane, London, SW20 9AD
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Rutlish School
London, SW20 9AD
1,491 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
22.10% FSM %
1,491 Boys
— Girls
About Rutlish School

Located in London (SW20 9AD), Rutlish School is a boys-only Secondary school for pupils aged 11–19, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Merton.

It has 1,491 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Laura Howarth.

Data for Rutlish School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Merton
Region London
Administrative District Merton
Parliamentary Constituency Wimbledon
Ward Merton Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017396
URN 102679
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Norrie Chair of Governors 01/01/2021 30/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mazhar Ali Governor 21/11/2022 20/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stan Coats Governor 05/12/2019 03/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Collins Governor 23/08/2023 24/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stella Croissant Governor 20/05/2019 18/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Elizabeth Draper Governor 11/12/2023 10/12/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Laura Howarth Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rebecca Jackson Governor 09/12/2024 08/12/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Danila Leo Arde Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Dawn Logan Governor 05/07/2021 04/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lauren Luke Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Graham Mills Governor 20/05/2019 18/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Merton Park Primary School
0.45 km • London
Other
Joseph Hood Primary School
0.54 km • London
Other
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
0.62 km • London
Other
Wimbledon School of Art
0.64 km • London
Other
Poplar Primary School
0.83 km • London
Other
Dundonald Primary School
0.89 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Rutlish School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Merton.
Rutlish School has 1,491 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
Rutlish School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Rutlish School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Rutlish School is Ms Laura Howarth.
Rutlish School is at Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD, in the Merton local authority, London.
Sixth form at Rutlish School: Has a sixth form.
Rutlish School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Laura Howarth
Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD
02085421212
www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk
Location
SW20 9AD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 102679
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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