Orleans Park School
102%
Capacity
1,394
Pupils
7.4x
Demand
About Orleans Park School
Orleans Park School’s Progress 8 score of 0.88 is more than double the Richmond upon Thames local authority average of 0.41, placing it firmly in the ‘well above average’ national band. This gap is striking: while the LA as a whole performs strongly, Orleans Park is pulling significantly ahead of its peers. It ranks first out of 12 secondary schools in the borough, and sits in the top 5% nationally for progress. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 64.1 is also high, and 79.6% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths — a strong benchmark. With 63% of students entered for the EBacc, and 46.3% achieving it at grade 5 or above, the school clearly prioritises a broad academic core. Its EBacc average point score of 5.99 reinforces this picture of consistent, above-average performance across the board.
At A-level, the school’s value-added score of 0.17 is rated ‘above average’, with students averaging a B- grade per entry. The best three A-levels also average out at B-, and 19.9% of entries achieved AAB or higher. The sixth form is graded Outstanding by Ofsted, and the school’s progress banding at KS5 confirms it adds real value for its 141 post-16 students. Ofsted’s most recent ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed the school remains Outstanding overall, a rating it has held since at least 2010. Leadership and management, sixth form provision, and behaviour and attitudes all received top marks. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 1,536 applications for 207 places, with 371 first-preference applications — an oversubscription ratio of 7.42. Only 191 first-preference offers were made, so securing a place is extremely competitive.
Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, astro turf, sports hall, gymnasium, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer range from rowing and martial arts to netball and gymnastics, while clubs include Model UN, debate, science club, and eco club. The school has a dedicated resourced provision and supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and hearing or visual impairments. With 7.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals — below the national average — the intake is relatively advantaged, but the school’s strong progress scores suggest it adds value for all its students. Orleans Park is best suited to families who want a high-performing, academically ambitious state school with a broad extracurricular offer and a sixth form that continues that trajectory.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Richmond Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 3BB |
| Headteacher | Kathy Pacey |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 1,394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,394 / 1,360 (102% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.88)
135th of 3,141
Nationally
57th of 487
In London
1st of 12
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
42.7
'22/23
41.2
'23/24
38.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2361%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 122 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
41%
Russell Group
44%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)61%
- Employment21%
- Not sustained6%
- Further education5%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed207
1,536
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
371 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British51.0%
- White (other)17.6%
- Asian13.4%
- Mixed10.2%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
13
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orleans Park School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Richmond Road, Twickenham
Richmond upon Thames, TW1 3BB
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