Merton Park Primary School vs Rutlish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 452 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
Rutlish School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,471 students
| Measure | Merton Park Primary School London, London | Rutlish School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #37 of 1,720 | #124 of 640 |
| National rank | #273 of 15,697 | #588 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 230 | 1,471 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 1,471 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.merton-park.org.uk/ | www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Merton Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 80.6).
- •Rutlish School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 230.
- •Merton Park Primary School is co-educational and Rutlish School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Merton Park Primary School better than Rutlish School?
On the Success Index (England), Merton Park Primary School ranks higher (95.6 vs 80.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Merton Park Primary School and Rutlish School?
About 452 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merton Park Primary School: 230. Rutlish School: 1,471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merton Park Primary School and Rutlish School rank in London?
Merton Park Primary School is 37th of 1,720 and Rutlish School is 124th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).