Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc)
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About Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc)
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) is a state secondary school in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, but with a distinctive twist: it serves students aged 18 to 99, making it an adult and community college rather than a traditional school for teenagers. Within the local authority's 12 same-type schools, it ranks 10th based on Progress 8 scores. The top-performing peers in the borough are Orleans Park School, Grey Court School, and Waldegrave School, all of which sit comfortably ahead in the rankings. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Orleans Park School, about 2.1 kilometres away. Rhacc itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2017, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. Leadership and management, sixth-form provision, and overall effectiveness were all judged Good at that time.
Academically, Rhacc's Progress 8 score of 0.16 is positive, meaning pupils on average achieve slightly more than the national expected progress, though it falls below the Richmond upon Thames local authority average of 0.41. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 47.8, and 74.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 4.41, with 57.5% of pupils entering the EBacc combination of subjects. At A-level, the school's value-added score is 0.09, placing it in the 'Average' progress banding. The average points per entry is 35.4, equivalent to a B- grade, and the best three A-levels average out at a B- as well. With 76 pupils in the sixth form, it's a relatively small cohort, and 15.9% achieved AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 482 applications for 243 places, with 248 first-preference applications and 236 first-preference offers. Facilities are extensive and include a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, a sixth-form centre, and a library. Sports on offer include badminton, hockey, cricket, and athletics, while clubs range from Drama and Choir to Coding, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. SEND provisions cover a wide spectrum, including support for Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties. This is a school that suits adult learners and those returning to education, as well as younger students in its sixth form, but its unusual age range means it is not a conventional secondary school for 11- to 16-year-olds.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 18 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | Parkshot, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 2RE |
| Headteacher | Gabrielle Flint |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,649 |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.16)
1189th of 3,141
Nationally
311th of 487
In London
10th of 12
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make 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
36.9
'22/23
33.9
'23/24
35.4
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
2022/2367%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 125 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
30%
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)67%
- Employment13%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Not sustained4%
- Further education2%
- Other education2%
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
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed243
482
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
248 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British88.7%
- Mixed2.6%
- White (other)2.2%
- Asian1.7%
- Black1.1%
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
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given 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.
11
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
7
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 Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc)
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
Parkshot, Richmond
Richmond upon Thames, TW9 2RE
Parkshot, Richmond
Richmond upon Thames, TW9 2RE
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