Schools in Richmond upon Thames
80 schools in 9 towns: how they were inspected, the best by phase, where places ran out, and the dates to apply.
Richmond upon Thames at a glance
- Schools
- 80 45 state primary, 11 state secondary, 1 sixth-form or college and 23 private. DfE Get Information about Schools, 17 October 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 100% 49 of the 49 state schools whose latest Ofsted inspection gave a grade. 4 more have the new report card, which gives no single grade. Ofsted, latest inspections.
- Oversubscribed in 2026
- 18 Of 51 state schools with DfE figures for 2026: more first preferences than places at entry (Reception or Year 7). DfE, school applications and offers, 2026.
- Offer distances held
- 29% How far the last place reached on offer day: held for 16 of 56 state schools that take an intake. Richmond upon Thames's published offer-day figures.
The best schools in Richmond upon Thames
Primary
| Place in Richmond upon Thames | School | Town | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Park School | Twickenham | 1st (1/40) |
| 2 | Barnes Primary School | London | Top 5% (2/40) |
| 3 | St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School | London | Top 8% (3/40) |
| 4 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Twickenham | Top 10% (4/40) |
| 5 | The King's Church of England Primary School | Richmond | Top 13% (5/40) |
| 6 | Marshgate Primary School | Richmond | Top 15% (6/40) |
| 7 | Thomson House School | London | Top 18% (7/40) |
| 8 | Meadlands Primary School | Richmond | Top 20% (8/40) |
| 8 | Collis Primary School | Teddington | Top 20% (8/40) |
| 10 | The Vineyard School | Richmond | Top 25% (10/40) |
Ranked on 2025 KS2 results: the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The same rank as the full Richmond upon Thames primary table (method). Source: DfE, key stage 2 school performance tables; table built 16 October 2026.
Secondary (GCSE)
| Place in Richmond upon Thames | School | Town | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans Park School | Twickenham | 1st (1/10) |
| 2 | Waldegrave School | Twickenham | Top 20% (2/10) |
| 3 | St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School | London | Top 30% (3/10) |
| 4 | Grey Court School | Richmond | Top 40% (4/10) |
| 5 | Turing House School | Twickenham | Top 50% (5/10) |
| 6 | Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School | Richmond | (6/10) |
| 7 | Teddington School | Teddington | (7/10) |
| 8 | The Richmond upon Thames School | Twickenham | (8/10) |
| 9 | Twickenham School | Twickenham | (9/10) |
| 10 | Hampton High | Hampton | (10/10) |
Ranked on 2026 GCSE results: Attainment 8, the average grade across eight GCSEs. The same rank as the full Richmond upon Thames secondary table (method). Source: DfE, key stage 4 school performance tables; table built 16 October 2026.
Towns
- East Molesey 1 school · best schools
- Hampton 11 schools · best schools
- Kingston upon Thames 1 school
- London 15 schools
- Richmond 21 schools · best schools
- Teddington 6 schools · best schools
- Twickenham 23 schools · best schools
- UK 1 school · best schools
All 9 towns in Richmond upon Thames, each with its schools →
Getting in
Starting Reception in September 2027
| Date | What | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | Reception applications open | The council's application form opens. Look at your schools' admission rules and open days now. | Richmond upon Thames council |
| 15 January 2027 | Primary applications close | Apply to your home council (where you live), listing your schools in order of preference. A late application is looked at after every on-time one. | Richmond upon Thames council |
| 16 April 2027 | Primary offer day | Offers arrive by email from your home council. Check which school you were offered. | Richmond upon Thames council |
Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027
| Date | What | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | Year 7 applications open | The council's application form opens. Look at your schools' admission rules and open days now. | Richmond upon Thames council |
| 31 October 2026 | Secondary applications close | Apply to your home council (where you live), listing your schools in order of preference. A late application is looked at after every on-time one. | Richmond upon Thames council |
| 1 March 2027 | Secondary offer day | Offers arrive by email from your home council. Check which school you were offered. | Richmond upon Thames council |
Every Richmond upon Thames admission date · After offer day in Richmond upon Thames: replies, waiting lists and appeals
We hold no catchment maps for Richmond upon Thames. Many schools here admit by distance; the catchment finder says which maps cover a postcode.
Offer-day distances (how far the last place reached) are held for 16 of 56 state schools (29%). Could we get in? sets your distance beside them.
Private schools, fees and childcare
Private school fees in Richmond upon Thames: we hold checked fees for 17 of 23 private schools.
Childcare costs, town by town: 100 nurseries and pre-schools in Richmond upon Thames, with fees held for 3. Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames by Ofsted rating.
Every school in Richmond upon Thames
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