Deer Park School

About Deer Park School

Deer Park School in Richmond upon Thames has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a rating it continues to hold following an ungraded inspection in 2024. The school’s academic performance backs that up in concrete terms: 93% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 assessments, well above the local authority average of 76%. That figure places Deer Park second out of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, putting it in the top 5% nationally. The school’s average reading score of 113 and maths score of 111 are both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100, and 40% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. In maths specifically, every single pupil met the expected standard, and 60% reached the higher threshold. Reading was similarly strong, with 73% hitting the higher mark. The school’s overall ranking score of 93 ties it with St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School at the very top of the local league table.

The school’s Ofsted breakdown shows Outstanding grades for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and quality of education were not separately graded in the most recent inspection cycle, but the school’s results and the fact it has maintained its Outstanding status through an ungraded visit suggest consistent strength. Deer Park is a mixed, non-denominational primary for children aged 4 to 11, with 389 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is just 4.6%, well below the national average, reflecting the affluent catchment. The school offers a range of sports including athletics, netball, swimming, cross country, tennis and dance, plus clubs for drama, choir and chess. Its facilities include a sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms and a dining hall.

Admissions are highly competitive: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 330 applications for 59 places, with 110 of those as first preferences. It made 58 offers to first-preference applicants, meaning an oversubscription ratio of 5.59 applicants per place. Deer Park has designated SEND provision for social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as speech, language and communication support. The nearest other Outstanding-rated primary is St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School, 1.3 km away. This is a school for families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and are prepared for a competitive admissions process. Its results suggest it delivers consistently high standards across the core subjects, and the range of extracurricular activities means there is more on offer than just exam preparation.

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