St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
5.7x
Demand
About St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Richmond upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Anna McMullen, 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 142nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 164 applications for 29 places, making it 5.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Football, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Art Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, St Richard Reynolds Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Clifden Road, London, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 4LT |
| Headteacher | Anna McMullen |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
142nd of 13,686
Nationally
32nd of 1,592
In London
1st 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
30%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
164
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Clifden Road, London
Richmond upon Thames, TW1 4LT
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