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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Mainstream Conference 2025 (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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