Raynes Park High School

What Raynes Park High School does

Raynes Park High School (RPHS) is a state-funded secondary school located at Bushey Road, London SW20 0JL, in the London Borough of Merton. Founded in 1935 and currently operating with 79 employees, the school delivers education across Years 7-13 (ages 11-18), comprising a Key Stage 3-4 GCSE curriculum (compulsory English Baccalaureate subjects plus option choices such as Art, Business, Computer Science, Dance, Drama, Media, Music, PE, Religious Education and vocational options) and a Sixth Form offering 24 A-Level and BTEC subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Information Technology and BTEC Music Technology. Approximately six forms of entry per year underpin an estimated roll of ~1,000-1,050 pupils.

The school's technology footprint is platform-based rather than proprietary: its website is hosted by Juniper Education, while curriculum delivery relies on a third-party digital learning stack — SparxMaths for maths homework, Educake for English and Science revision, GCSEPod for cross-subject GCSE revision, Satchel One (formerly Show My Homework) for homework management, PiXL Unlock and PiXL Reading for literacy/vocabulary, Start Profile for careers exploration, Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, SIMS Parent for school-management communication, and Scopay for canteen payments. The campus supports this provision with an Astro Pitch (used as home ground by Wimbledon Hockey Club), three floodlit tennis/netball courts (upgraded early 2024), a 29x18m Sports Hall, an 11.4x11.4m Dance Studio, a Sports Ground with pavilion, and three natural grass pitches.

RPHS's business model is that of a publicly funded UK secondary school: instruction is delivered free of charge to students, and revenue is sourced from the Department for Education via the Merton local authority, supplemented by ancillary income from community facility hire and catering contracts (Harrison Catering, processed through Scopay). Admissions are routed through the Merton Council process. The school's recent Ofsted inspection on 26-27 November 2024 confirmed maintenance of the overall 'Good' rating across all categories, and its competitive positioning is reinforced by a deep partnership ecosystem including the Fulham FC Foundation (Football & Education Programme), Tim Henman Foundation (community scholarships and tennis funding), King's College School Wimbledon (Aspire Programme), The Brilliant Club (Y9/Y10 scholars programme), Jack Petchey Foundation (student achievement awards), RMG Associates (outreach), the London Enterprise Adviser Network (careers), and a cluster of local sports clubs.

Name

Raynes Park High School

Legal name

Raynes Park High School

Website

https://rphs.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Raynes Park High School is a state-funded secondary school in the London Borough of Merton delivering Years 7-13 education (including a Sixth Form) to roughly 1,000 students, funded by the UK Department for Education via Merton local authority and supplemented by community facility hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form provision
• GCSE curriculum
• A-Level courses
• Pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a state-funded secondary school, Raynes Park High School operates primarily through government funding from the Department for Education via the Merton local education authority. This covers core educational operations, staffing, and facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Raynes Park High School is a state-funded secondary school providing free education to students aged 11-18 (Years 7-13). It offers a Key Stage 3-4 GCSE curriculum, a Sixth Form with 24 A-Level and BTEC vocational subjects, and a range of enrichment, academic challenge, careers, and pastoral wellbeing programmes. The school is funded by the Department for Education via the Merton local authority and does not charge tuition fees.

Product overview

Raynes Park High School is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Years 7-13. The school provides a dual architecture: a core Key Stage 3-4 GCSE curriculum covering core subjects (English, Maths, Science, Languages, Humanities) plus GCSE option choices, and a Sixth Form provision offering A-Level and BTEC vocational courses across 24 subjects including Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Business, and Technology. Supporting programmes include the Aspire academic challenge programme for high-attainers, Enrichment clubs (sports, arts, coding), the Fulham Football & Education Programme partnership, comprehensive Careers Programme with employer engagement, and cross-curricular Numeracy and Literacy programmes. The school uses digital learning platforms including SparxMaths, Educake, GCSEPod, Satchel One, and PiXL for homework, revision and vocabulary development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sixth Form Curriculum A-Level and vocational courses for Years 12-13 including 24 subject options such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, and Information Technology. Designed for students aged 16-18 progressing from GCSE.
• Fulham Football & Education Programme Partnership with Fulham FC Foundation offering academic study alongside professional football training at the club's ground for student athletes. Students work towards A-Levels and Vocational courses whilst training like professional footballers daily.
• Enrichment Programme Extra-curricular activities including sports (football, cricket, tennis, netball, basketball), arts (art, photography, drama, dance), clubs (coding, cooking, choir), and leadership opportunities for students across year groups.
• Aspire Programme Academic challenge programme for high-attaining students including Challenge Weeks, STEM opportunities, Debate Society, Academic Mentoring, and partnerships with King's College School Wimbledon and The Brilliant Club.
• Careers Programme Comprehensive careers education, information, advice and guidance programme including work experience, employer engagement, careers fairs, and the London Enterprise Adviser Network. Designed to prepare students for university, apprenticeships, and employment.
• GCSE Curriculum (Key Stage 4) Key Stage 4 options including compulsory Ebacc subjects (French, Geography, History, Spanish) and optional subjects (Art, Business, Computer Science, Dance, Drama, Media, Music, PE, Religious Education, and vocational courses). Designed for Years 9-11 students preparing for GCSE qualifications.
• Numeracy Programme Cross-curricular numeracy development using the SparxMaths platform for homework and revision, with numeracy support integrated across all subjects to build strong mathematical skills.
• Literacy Programme Reading and literacy development including Tutor Time Reading Programme, PiXL Unlock vocabulary app, KS3 spelling programme, and subject-specific terminology support.
• Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Service Comprehensive pastoral support including Form Tutors, Heads of Year, Pastoral Support Officers, Student Wellbeing Manager, Inclusion Mentor, Family Engagement Lead, and external agency partnerships. Supports student welfare, mental health, and family engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ofsted Good rating maintained in all areas following November 2024 inspection
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fulham FC FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fulham FC Foundation partnership delivers one of the best Football & Education Programmes in the country. The programme guides talented young footballers on their journey as student athletes, providing academic support for pupils working towards A-Levels and Vocational courses at Raynes Park 6th Form whilst training like professional footballers daily. Students train at the ground alongside professional football players.
• Tim Henman FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaynes Park High School is a Tim Henman Foundation Community. The foundation enables the school to offer generous scholarships to students prevented from pursuing their talents due to lack of financial means. Funding supports students in arts, sport, or academic excellence. The foundation has also contributed to school development including redevelopment of tennis courts and funds the RPHS Tennis Team Training programme.
• The Wimbledon ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wimbledon Club invests in and shares the school's International level Hockey Astro and supports delivery of hockey with lesson and club support.
• AFC WimbledonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFC Wimbledon gives RPHS students opportunities to widen their experiences beyond football and understand what it takes to run a professional football club.
• Old Emanuel RugbyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOld Emanuels Rugby Football Club is supporting the school to bring back rugby, with expert coaches leading the club alongside RPHS staff and use of their excellent rugby pitches for matches.
• Kingston Lions Basketball ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston Lions Basketball Club supports the school's ambitious basketball teams through outstanding coaching from current and former professional players. All junior teams play in the London premier league.
• Malden Wanderers Cricket ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalden Wanderers Cricket Club is a long-standing local cricket team with teams from U6 through to senior 1st XIs in both male and female. They have made the RPHS Sports Ground their second home and have supported curriculum-based lessons with expert coaching during summer term, creating a valuable player pathway for students.
• LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LTA has been working closely with the Community Outreach team to create a new tennis hub at RPHS. Following the court development, they offer greater tennis opportunities to RPHS students, staff and wider community.
• Limitless TennisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimitless Tennis provides tennis to RPHS students with LTA qualified coaches. They provide curriculum tennis lessons during PE, after-school tennis club (Tuesday 3.00-4.00pm), and additional coaching opportunities. They also provide lessons for the local community at the school for all ages from 4 to adult.
• Jack Petchey FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jack Petchey Foundation inspires and motivates young people across London and Essex by providing exciting projects and programmes. RPHS recognises outstanding achievements of students by taking part in the Jack Petchey scheme which rewards them for hard work and positive impact in their community.
• RMG AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMG Associates are a strategic partner who support the outreach programme. Through their community investment, RPHS students and local primary schools have benefited from excellent access to workshops and events such as 'sublime Science' workshops and 'performance' workshops with actor Ben Warwick and Magician Marco Volino.
• Wimbledon Hockey ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWimbledon Hockey Club uses the school's Astro Pitch as their home ground.
• Kings College School, WimbledoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPHS collaborates with King's College School, Wimbledon through the King's Senior Aspirations Programme offering students exclusive opportunities including visits to King's College London and Royal Holloway University, cultural visits to theatres and Houses of Parliament, subject-specific workshops in Science, Computing and Imagineering, revision and metacognition support sessions, and collaborative Community productions including the Partnership Choir.
• The Brilliant ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brilliant Club Scholars Programme is a nationally recognised initiative supporting progression to highly selective universities. Selected Y9 and Y10 students work with PhD Tutors to develop advanced Academic skills, visit Universities and participate in workshops to gain insight into Higher Education and inspire Academic goals.
• London Enterprise Adviser NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school benefits from a key business volunteer who works strategically with the school on careers programme development, encouraging development and connecting the school to the business community. This Enterprise Adviser role is part of the London Enterprise Adviser Network driving connection between careers education and the business sector.
• School Uniform DirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool Uniform Direct is the school's uniform supplier located in Mitcham. They also partner with Old School Uniform offering parents the opportunity to purchase pre-loved uniforms for sustainability and affordability.
• Harrison CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarrison is the outside caterer for the school with an emphasis on Healthy Eating. The menu reflects this with always a halal and vegetarian option available. Payment is managed through Scopay.
• The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation runs online workshops for parents and carers about young people, drugs and decisions, including sessions titled 'I Wish I'd Known'.
• Off the RecordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOff the Record provides webinars on self-harm and offers a Saturday Support Line for young people. They also provide online counselling services for Merton.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Wimbledon College: Catholic voluntary-aided secondary school in Wimbledon, near RPHS's catchment. Competes for students in the same southwest London geography and offers a parallel Sixth Form provision.
• Harris Academy Merton: Academy secondary school in the London Borough of Merton. Operates under a multi-academy trust model and competes directly with RPHS for state-funded students in the same borough catchment.
• Rutlish School: State-funded boys' secondary school also located in the London Borough of Merton, serving the same local catchment. Directly competes with RPHS for Year 7 applicants and Sixth Form students from the Raynes Park/Wimbledon corridor.
• Ricards Lodge High School: State-funded girls' secondary school in Wimbledon, Merton. Operates in the same borough with a comparable comprehensive intake, sharing admissions pipelines and local authority oversight with RPHS.

Regional players

• Tiffin School: Selective boys' grammar school in Kingston upon Thames, neighbouring Merton. Highly academically selective, but a competitor for academically ambitious families in the broader southwest London corridor that RPHS also targets via its Aspire Programme.
• Greenshaw High School: Large state-funded comprehensive secondary school in Sutton, immediately adjacent to Merton. Serves a comparable southwest London demographic and offers a similar curriculum plus enrichment model, competing for cross-borough applicants.
• Sutton Grammar School: Selective boys' grammar school in Sutton, southwest London. While selective (unlike RPHS), it competes for high-attaining students in the same broader region, including those targeted by RPHS's Aspire Programme and Brilliant Club partnership.
• Glenthorne High School: State secondary school in the London Borough of Sutton, near the Merton border. Comparable comprehensive model with broad Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form provision, serving an adjacent catchment.
• Southborough High School: Coeducational secondary school in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, neighbouring Merton. Comparable state-funded comprehensive offer including a Sixth Form, drawing from an adjacent southwest London demographic.
• Coombe Boys' School: State-funded boys' secondary school in New Malden, Kingston, near the Merton boundary. Comparable comprehensive curriculum and enrichment structure, competing for students at the Merton/Kingston catchment seam.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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