Deer Park School
93%
Capacity
389
Pupils
5.6x
Demand
About Deer Park School
Deer Park School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Richmond upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 389 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Alex Lee, it falls under Richmond upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 169th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
Deer Park School is a popular choice with families — it received 330 applications for 59 places, making it 5.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 110 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Deer Park School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, Deer Park School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 389 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 2EF |
| Headteacher | Alex Lee |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 389 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.6% |
| School Capacity | 389 / 420 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (24 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
169th of 13,686
Nationally
38th of 1,592
In London
2nd of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
40%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
93%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
330
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
110 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Park School
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Contact Information
389 Richmond Road, Twickenham
Richmond upon Thames, TW1 2EF
Journey to School
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