<![CDATA[News Feed - Latest News - Ricards Lodge High School]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk%2Flatestnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:16:38 GMT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:16:38 GMT <![CDATA[ Globe Theatre Trip ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1399 The Year 9 Kings' Aspiration Group enjoyed a wonderful trip..

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:16:38 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1399 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Careers Networking Event ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1398 On Tuesday 10th March we held our annual Year 9 Careers Networking Event

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:57:23 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1398 <![CDATA[ Inspiring the Future ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1397 Our sixth form, RR6, recently held a one-day event for our sixth formers as part of Discover! Creative Careers Month.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:08:07 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1397 <![CDATA[ Creative Careers Conference ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1395 Our Year 10 GCSE Design & Technology, Product Design and Textiles students recently attended a careers conference at South Thames College, organised through the college’s outreach programme.

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:22:51 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1395 <![CDATA[ Merton Green Schools ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1394 Earlier this year, Merton Council visited Ricards to hear about the excellent work of our environmental reps and eco leads.

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 11:35:33 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1394 <![CDATA[ Solutions not Sides ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1393 Yesterday we had another powerful workshop from the organisation, 'Solution Not Sides', where Amal and Udi shared their stories.

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 10:25:44 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1393 <![CDATA[ Charity Fundraiser ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1392 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:54:27 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1392 <![CDATA[ Learn with the Lords ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1391 Baroness Hamwee visits Ricards Lodge High School

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:59:54 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1391 <![CDATA[ Flu Vaccinations ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1390 Flu vaccinations will take place on Tuesday 18th November for years 7-11.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:06:33 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1390 <![CDATA[ Green Careers Week ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1389 Green Careers Week took place between 3rd - 8th November 2025.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:13:52 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1389 <![CDATA[ Aspirations Students visit Royal Holloway University of London ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1388 In mid-September, 60 year 11 pupils from five partnership schools who would be first generation university scholars attended a trip to Royal Holloway University of London.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:08:07 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1388 <![CDATA[ GCSE & BTEC Results ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1385 GCSE and Level 2 BTEC Results Day 21st August 202

]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2025 14:41:35 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1385 <![CDATA[ A Level Results 2025 ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1384 A level and Level 3 BTEC Results Day 14th August 2025

]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2025 14:42:21 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1384 <![CDATA[ SEND Mainstream Conference 2025 ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1383 On Wednesday 18th June we will hold our first SEND Mainstream Conference at Ricards Lodge High School. 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 09:30:25 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1383 <![CDATA[ Macbeth at The Globe ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1382 Year 9 Senior Aspirations Project Trip to see Macbeth at the Globe Theatre

]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2025 14:13:34 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1382 <![CDATA[ Immersive GCSE Music ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1381 On February 13th, our Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Music students enjoyed an immersive GCSE Music Afternoon at the Horniman Museum!

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:25:43 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1381 <![CDATA[ Middlesex University Design Workshop ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1380 A group of Year 10 Design and Textiles students entered a Design Skills Competition, in partnership with Thames College and Middlesex University.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:22:15 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1380 <![CDATA[ Young Voices Choir 2025 ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1379 The Junior Choir performed at the O2 Arena as part of the Young Voices Choir 2025

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:02:16 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1379 <![CDATA[ RR6 Applications: ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1378 Please see our updated Admissions page for details.

]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:41:52 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1378 <![CDATA[ Students Early Finish / Late Start ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1376 Please note that students will be dismissed from school at 1.15pm on Thursday 26th September, and will have a late start on Friday 27th September, at 9.30am. This is to accommodate the school's Open Evening event on Thursday.

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:39:24 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1376 <![CDATA[ School Re-Opening ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1375 The school will be open as usual from Friday 13th September 2024

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:52:39 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1375 <![CDATA[ School Closure ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1374 Due to a Thames Water leak affecting the school, we regret to inform you that Ricards Lodge will be closed on Thursday 12th September 2024

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:52:13 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1374 <![CDATA[ Joyful GCSEs and BTECs and fantastic progression to next steps and our Sixth Form RR6 ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1373 Congratulations to all our Year 11 students on their results, and to their families who have supported them along the way.  Thank you to our teachers and school staff who have worked so tirelessly to prepare and support them for these examinations. 81% of our students achieved 4+ grades which exceeds both the London [74.3%] and the National [67.6%] average. We are excited to see that our pupil premium gap has closed significantly to the narrowest we have ever achieved. Value added for all students is currently sitting at +0.59 and for pupil premium is +0.42. 31.3% of our students gained grades at 7+ which is significantly higher than the National average of 21.8%.

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:31:07 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1373 <![CDATA[ Exciting futures for our Year 13 students ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1372 We are delighted with the exciting destinations for our students across a broad range of subject areas with students heading to Christ Church College, Oxford, Russell Group, Sutton Trust, specialist university campuses and conservatories (Guildhall and GSA). Increasing numbers of students have also taken the opportunity for degree apprenticeships including in Cyber Security, the Metropolitan Police and Media Production. 

We are proud of the achievements of our students in the first round of A levels with no adjustments. Huge congratulations to our BTEC students who have achieved our highest BTEC results ever with an average grade of Distinction/Distinction*.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our parents/carers and staff who have supported these students for preparing them for their exciting futures.

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:45:38 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1372 <![CDATA[ Open Events for 2025 Entry ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1371 Find out about our Open Events for September 2025 entry to Ricards Lodge and RR6.

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:40:19 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1371 <![CDATA[ Jazz Concert and Workshop ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1370 On the 22nd May 2024, the Year 10 GCSE Music students had the special opportunity to watch and perform with a group of New York jazz musicians from Jazz At Lincoln Centre (JALC) in partnership with our local music hub, Merton Music Foundation.

]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 11:11:39 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1370 <![CDATA[ King's College Aspiration Program ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1369 On the 10th of May, Year 10 students from our Aspiration program participated in four different science workshops. Held at King's College, Wimbledon, the sessions were led by their Year 12 students under the supervision of their Science Teacher.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 13:52:01 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1369 <![CDATA[ Recruitment Event ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1363 Join us for our recruitment event on Thursday 2nd May. 

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:39:44 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1363 <![CDATA[ Conservation Day at Bushy Park with The Royal Parks ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1362 On the 19th March, the Environment Reps participated in their first Conservation Day at Bushy Park with the Royal Parks.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:05:12 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1362 <![CDATA[ Romeo & Juliet at The Globe ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1360 On the 13th of March, the Year 9 students participating in the King’s College Aspiration Partnership program visited The Globe Theatre to watch a performance of Romeo and Juliet.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:41:43 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1360 <![CDATA[ King's Aspiration Partnership ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1359 As part of the King's Aspiration Partnership program, Year 10 students from local schools were invited for a lecture and a campus tour at one of London's top universities; King's College.

]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2024 15:08:42 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1359 <![CDATA[ Royal Holloway hosts aspiring students for a taste of university life ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1357 Ten Year 11 students, as part of the Aspiration Project, visited Royal Holloway University in Egham for a day to explore the campus.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:37:46 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1357 <![CDATA[ Students Enjoy Rewarding Trip to Thames Young Mariners ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1356 On the 29th of September, a group of students from Ricards Lodge were rewarded for their hard work and effort during the previous school year with a trip to Thames Young Mariners.

]]> Sun, 8 Oct 2023 23:31:42 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1356 <![CDATA[ Ricards Lodge Students Celebrate GCSE & BTEC Achievements ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1355 We were excited to welcome Sally Kenny, Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning who joined us today to congratulate our students.  It was lovely to see how proud they were in sharing their results and telling Cllr Kenny about their Post 16 plans.  Our Chair of Governors, Chris Roberts also joined us to celebrate with our teachers, parents and families.

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:22:18 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1355 <![CDATA[ Ricards Lodge Students Set for Bright Futures with Excellent A-Level and BTEC Results ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1353 The Staff and Governors of Ricards Lodge High School and RR6 Sixth Form are celebrating the success of our students in their A-Level exams and Vocational BTEC Levels 3 results for 2023.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:31:49 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1353 <![CDATA[ Welcome to all our new parents. ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1350 Please click here for Transition information.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:29:25 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1350 <![CDATA[ Celebrating our Sensory Room ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1349 Over in the learning support department, we are celebrating the first year anniversary of our sensory room! With the help of Sheila Coates Foundation’s generous grant, our team successfully converted an ordinary classroom into a sensory space loved by students and staff alike. 

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:38:45 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1349 <![CDATA[ Ricards STEAM Club ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1348 The STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and maths) Club has been running all year for Year 7’s after school on a Thursday. This club has undertaken a variety of projects in each department from science experiments, making rockets, creating different structures and much more.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 17:17:57 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1348 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Students Succeed at Teen Tech Festival ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1346 A group of students from Ricards Lodge High School have won a number of awards at the Teen Tech Festival, held at Roehampton University. The students, all in Year 7, won an award in every category for their 'Sustainable Buildings of Tomorrow' projects.

]]> Tue, 2 May 2023 10:16:17 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1346 <![CDATA[ Culture and Heritage Celebrations at RLHS 2023 ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1345 During the last week of the spring term, we were delighted to celebrate our students' culture and heritage through a wide range of activities and events.

]]> Tue, 2 May 2023 09:13:24 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1345 <![CDATA[ Science Workshops at King's College ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1343 Throughout this term, King’s College School in Wimbledon hosted our students to explore a series of Science workshops. The workshops have really inspired creativity and imagination. Our enthusiastic and astute Year 8 students thoroughly impressed the King's College staff and students throughout their eight-week programme. 

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:52:46 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1343 <![CDATA[ King's College Partnership at The Globe ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1341 On Friday 10th March ten Year 9 students went to the Globe Theatre in London as part of the King's College Partnership.

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:36:32 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1341 <![CDATA[ Maths Fest 2023 ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1339 On the 9th February, 30 students from Year 11, 12 and 13 attended ‘Maths Fest’ at the Royal Institution to participate in a day-long mathematical extravaganza. 

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:42:11 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1339 <![CDATA[ GCSE Art Textiles Visit to Kew Gardens ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1337 On Tuesday the 1st of February we took Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Art Textiles on a trip to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Both groups of students were independently gathering research for upcoming exam and coursework projects.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:14:06 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1337 <![CDATA[ International Womens Day ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1336 On Wednesday 8th March, Ricards Lodge High School Celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to celebrate the amazing women in our lives, around the world and throughout history.

]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2023 17:19:39 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1336 <![CDATA[ A Danish Visit ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1335 On Wednesday 1st March Wimbledon was an international destination again. But for once this wasn't due to a famous tennis tournament.

]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2023 15:08:13 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1335 <![CDATA[ Year 12 Inter-Faith Dialogue ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1333 The third inter-faith dialogue session of “Our Faith, Our Belief” took place at the Shree Ghanapathy Temple at Wimbledon with the theme; “Our beliefs: areas of conviction and areas of uncertainty and doubt”.

]]> Wed, 1 Mar 2023 14:21:26 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1333 <![CDATA[ Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1329 Ricards Lodge High School is raising much needed funds for the relief effort for the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. 

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:31:25 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1329 <![CDATA[ Exhibition captivates GCSE Art students at the Tate Britain ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1332 On Tuesday 7th February we took our wonderful GCSE Art classes to Tate Britain. There have been a lot of changes since we were last able to visit. The rooms look fantastic and the artwork really sings against the newly painted walls.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:56:34 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1332 <![CDATA[ World Hijab Day ]]> https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1327 Our Year 10 Cultural Ambassadors have been busy these last two weeks, presenting year group assemblies and talks to tutor groups on the Hijab in recognition of World Hijab Day on 1st February.

]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2023 14:53:14 GMT https://www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1327