Rutlish School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Rutlish School
Address: Watery Lane, Merton Park
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW20 9AD
Telephone Number: 02 0854 1212
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Laura Howarth
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1471
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 102679
DfE Number: 315/4500
UKPRN: 10017396
UPRN: 48071943
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Merton (E09000024)
Constituency: Wimbledon (E14001586)
Electoral Ward: Merton Park (E05013820)

Easting & Northing: 524743E, 169223N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 32.24" N 0° 12' 27.72" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCQ5R+HW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Merton Park Primary School (0.5km)
  2. Joseph Hood Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Wimbledon Chase Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Wimbledon School of Art (0.6km)
  5. Poplar Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Dundonald Primary School (0.9km)
  7. Park Academy (1.0km)
  8. Hillcross Primary School (1.2km)
  9. Pelham Primary School (1.2km)
  10. St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
Associated schools

Sixth form college

Governors

  • Mr Mazhar Ali - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mr Stan Coats - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 December 2027.
  • Mr David Collins - Governor. Appointed on 23 August 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 August 2028.
  • Mrs Stella Croissant - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2027.
  • Ms Elizabeth Draper - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Ms Laura Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rebecca Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
  • Ms Danila Leo Arde - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Dawn Logan - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2026.
  • Ms Lauren Luke - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mr Graham Mills - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2027.
  • Mr Peter Norrie - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Ms Helen Nyima Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mrs Neha Raghavan Sarin - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Miss Kirsty Warwick - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2027.
  • Mr Philip Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2027.