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Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School

Richmond upon Thames, TW10 6HWSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
Progress 8
+0.31
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
143 1st-choice / 144 places
Ranking
#824
of 3,141 nationally

About Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School

Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School is a popular choice among Richmond families, and the numbers tell a clear story. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 726 applications for just 144 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 5.04. Of those applicants, 143 put it as their first preference, and 75 of those received offers. That level of demand suggests a school that local parents are actively seeking out, even if the school itself doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage. The school is a mixed, state-funded secondary with a Church of England character, led by headteacher Helen Dixon. It currently has 1,037 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 930, so it's clearly operating at full stretch. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2021, confirmed that the school 'remains Good', a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections in 2016 and 2013.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressQueens Road, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW10 6HW
HeadteacherHelen Dixon
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Number of Pupils1,037
Free School Meals (FSM)20.7%
School Capacity1,037 / 930 (112% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSwimming PoolTheatreArt StudiosTennis CourtsMusic RoomsSports HallSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

DanceGymnasticsCross CountryNetballFootballAthleticsMartial ArtsRowing

Clubs & Activities

DramaNewspaperChoirEco ClubYoung EnterpriseBook ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:10

After-school care

15:10-16:30

Source: christs.richmond.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School

Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.