East Sheen Primary School
94%
Capacity
590
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About East Sheen Primary School
East Sheen Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Richmond upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 590 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 630 places).
the school is led by headteacher Harry Page, it falls under Richmond upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1880th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
East Sheen Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 331 applications for 89 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 85 were first-preference applications.
East Sheen Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 13 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at East Sheen Primary School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Choir, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, East Sheen Primary 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Upper Richmond Road West, London, Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8ED |
| Headteacher | Harry Page |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 590 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 590 / 630 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1880th of 13,686
Nationally
434th of 1,592
In London
21st of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
331
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
85 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Upper Richmond Road West, London
Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8ED
Upper Richmond Road West, London
Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8ED
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