How many pupils does Merstham Park School have?

Merstham Park School has 668 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Merstham Park School's Ofsted rating?

Merstham Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022).

How does Merstham Park School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Merstham Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2025/26.

Is Merstham Park School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Merstham Park School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.

Where is Merstham Park School?

Merstham Park School is located at Taynton Drive, Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, RH1 3PU.

Merstham Park School

Taynton Drive, Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, RH1 3PU

Good

Inspected 18 October 2022

Good

Ofsted

47.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

668

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Merstham Park School

Merstham Park School is a free school in Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 668 pupils on roll. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 (2025/26). 28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 668 / 900 (74%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 October 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

28.4%

Free school meals

10.8%

EAL

4.8%

SEN support

14.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.4

Attainment 8

112 pupils

47.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

63.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

85%

Sustained destination

74%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.1%

Overall absence

23.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

34.01

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

20.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

11.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

£54,391

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 24% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,913 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

8.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,694

Spend per pupil

£8,259

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Taynton Drive, Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, RH1 3PU
Phone: 01737919491
Head Teacher: Cullum Mitchell
Website: www.mersthamparkschool.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Merstham Park School?: Merstham Park School is a free school in Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Merstham Park School have?: Merstham Park School has 668 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Merstham Park School's Ofsted rating?: Merstham Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022).
How does Merstham Park School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Merstham Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2025/26.
Is Merstham Park School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Merstham Park School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.
Where is Merstham Park School?: Merstham Park School is located at Taynton Drive, Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, RH1 3PU.

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