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St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School

Richmond upon Thames, TW1 4LTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
93%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#142 of 13,686 nationally

About St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School

St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Richmond upon Thames, and it is operating at full capacity with exactly 210 pupils on roll, matching its school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 4.8%, well below the national average for primary schools, reflecting the relatively affluent local area. Demand for places is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 164 applications for just 29 places, with 44 of those applications listing it as a first preference. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 5.66 applicants per place, making it one of the most sought-after primaries in the borough. The school’s religious character as Roman Catholic is a key part of its admissions criteria, and families should be aware that faith-based prioritisation is likely to play a significant role in who gets a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressClifden Road, London, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 4LT
HeadteacherAnna McMullen
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)4.8%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceNetballFootballCross CountryCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningArt ClubScience ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.