Ricards Lodge High School

URN: 102673 • London SW19 7HB

Overview

Name
Ricards Lodge High School
URN
102673
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kate Page (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02089462208
Website
Visit
Address
Lake Road, London SW19 7HB

Summary

Ricards Lodge High School is a community secondary school for girls located in Merton, London, with a current enrolment of 1,476 students and a capacity of 1,500. The school aims to empower young women to become confident, articulate individuals ready to contribute to society. Its ethos is centred around four key aims: promoting equal opportunities, delivering a broad curriculum, creating a supportive environment, and fostering partnerships with families and the community.

The curriculum is designed to meet national standards while encouraging a love of learning through active engagement and problem-solving. In addition to academic subjects, Ricards Lodge offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, which helps students build resilience and leadership skills. The school also has a thriving co-educational sixth form, RR6, which provides a range of A Level and vocational courses, along with comprehensive support for university and career aspirations.

Ricards Lodge High School prides itself on its inclusive environment and strong academic results, having received recognition for educational outcomes. The school actively collaborates with local and national organisations to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future.

Key details

LA
Merton
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1500
Pupils
1476
Boys
0
Girls
1476
FSM %
24.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1476 0 1476 1500 24.90
2024-09-11 1402 0 1402 1400 22.80
2023-09-11 1326 1 1325 1400 20.60
2022-09-11 1326 1 1325 1200 20.60
2021-09-11 1325 1 1324 1200 19.30
2020-09-11 1346 1 1345 1200 17.10

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