The King's Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About The King's Church of England Primary School
The King'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 4 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated The King's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Verge, it falls under Richmond upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 797th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
The King's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 135 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The King's Church of England Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, The King'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cumberland Road, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 3HJ |
| Headteacher | Karen Verge |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
797th of 13,686
Nationally
201st of 1,592
In London
7th of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
84%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
135
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The King's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Cumberland Road, Richmond
Richmond upon Thames, TW9 3HJ
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