Best 3 Secondary schools in Redhill – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: St Bede's School (Secondary) in Redhill; Carrington School (Secondary) in Redhill; Merstham Park School (Secondary) in Redhill — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Bede's School, Carrington School and Merstham Park School. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school, academy converter and free schools type located around Redhill, Surrey and Redhill. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Bede's School), published Feb 2017. The lowest is 2 (Carrington School), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Carrington School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,600, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as South East Surrey Schools Education Trust and GLF Schools.

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Attribute	St Bede's School RH1 2LQ	Carrington School RH1 4AD	Merstham Park School RH1 3PU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Redhill Surrey RH1 2LQ	Redhill Surrey RH1 4AD	Redhill RH1 3PU
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Feb 2017	2 27 Jun 2023	2 12 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1890	1088	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Surrey (936)	South East Surrey Schools Education Trust	GLF Schools
Website	www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk	www.carringtonschool.org	www.mersthamparkschool.org
Telephone	01737212108	01737764356	01737919491
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Bede's School

RH1 2LQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Redhill
Surrey
RH1 2LQ
Ofsted: 1 20 Feb 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Surrey (936)
Website: www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01737212108

Carrington School

RH1 4AD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Redhill
Surrey
RH1 4AD
Ofsted: 2 27 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South East Surrey Schools Education Trust
Website: www.carringtonschool.org
Telephone: 01737764356

Merstham Park School

RH1 3PU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Redhill
RH1 3PU
Ofsted: 2 12 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GLF Schools
Website: www.mersthamparkschool.org
Telephone: 01737919491

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.