St Richard's Church of England Primary School
73%
Capacity
182
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Richard's Church of England Primary School
St Richard's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Richmond upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 182 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Richard's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Siân Murphy, it falls under Richmond upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5971st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
St Richard's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 10 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Richard's Church of England Primary School include Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, St Richard's Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ashburnham Road, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW10 7NL |
| Headteacher | Siân Murphy |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.0% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 250 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5971st of 13,686
Nationally
1039th of 1,592
In London
34th of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
65%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ashburnham Road, Richmond
Richmond upon Thames, TW10 7NL
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